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High ImpactJun 9, 2026North America Cargo Seizures Hit Record: $200M+ in Contraband Intercepted
Federal enforcement agencies across North America dismantled multiple criminal smuggling networks during April and May, seizing over $200 million in contraband including drugs, counterfeit luxury good
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High ImpactMay 18, 2026Cargo Theft Down but Fraud Schemes Surge 31% in Q1 2026
The U.S. cargo theft landscape is undergoing a critical shift. While traditional trailer theft declined 25% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, sophisticated fraud schemes—particularly deceptive pickup t
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High ImpactMay 11, 2026North American Cargo Crime Surge: $51.4M in Seizures
April 2024 marked an intensification of cargo crime enforcement across North American supply chains, with customs and law enforcement agencies reporting coordinated crackdowns on narcotics smuggling,
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