Packaging container and method of packaging one or more articles in a container

摘要

A packaging container for high value items (typically multi- pack cigarettes) and for use in self service retail premises is disclosed. The packaging container has a holding portion (12) for holding one or more items. There is also a locking device (38) for preventing the items from being removed from the holding portion. The locking device is unlocked using a tool so as to allow the holding portion to be removed. The locking device has an RFID tag to set off an alarm if the item is taken out of the retail premises without the tag having been removed first.