COLD and flu remedies are being slapped with security tags amid a wave of winter bugs — and shoplifting.
Thieves are nicking £2.15 boxes of Nurofen and £4.50 Lemsip packets, prompting store bosses to take action.
Tesco has put “Security Protected” warnings on remedies, which range up to £7 for Gaviscon.
Customer Dylan Johnson, 48, at Tesco Express, Blackpool, said: “The place is like Fort Knox.
“There are cameras on each aisle and a security guard.
“I was shocked when I saw security stickers on the £2.65 cheese
“But tagging Nurofen is beyond a joke.”
“The country has gone mad.”
Shoplifting has hit a 20-year high.
Last month, a Tesco in Ilford, East London, locked up £1.75 Cadbury choc bars.
And a Sainsbury’s in Barnet, North London, security protected £3 Lindt treats.
Tesco has been approached for comment.
