#freight-crime
(12 articles)LAPD Recovers $1M in Stolen BNSF Cargo Traced via eBay
Los Angeles police recovered approximately $1 million in stolen BNSF railroad cargo after investigators traced branded athletic footwear advertised on eBay to a local retail business. Officers discove
Police Recover $54K Hot Wheels in BNSF Train Burglary
Colton Police recovered approximately $54,000 in stolen Hot Wheels merchandise following a freight train burglary near Maple Street in California. A 911 caller reported suspicious activity around 3 a.
Cargo Theft Costs 4-7x More Than Stolen Goods Value
A new analysis by LivingPackets reveals that cargo theft imposes catastrophic hidden costs far exceeding the direct value of stolen goods. Research indicates that for every euro of direct loss, busine
Organized Thieves Steal Beef Load in Philadelphia; Cargo Crime Escalates
A coordinated theft ring cut hinges from a parked Freightliner trailer in Philadelphia and stole approximately half a pallet of Black Angus beef ribs in the early morning hours of Tuesday. The four ma
Major Cargo Theft Ring Sentenced: $1.5M Philadelphia Heist
A coordinated cargo theft ring operating in the Philadelphia region from January through July 2023 targeted parked tractor-trailers, stealing over $1.5 million in merchandise including frozen seafood,
Cargo Theft Cases Drop 50%, But Losses Surge: TAPA Alert
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has released findings showing a paradoxical trend in European cargo theft: while the number of reported theft incidents has decreased by approximate
BIFA Chief Addresses Freight Crime and Post-Brexit Border Challenges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) leadership has publicly addressed three interconnected challenges facing the UK freight and logistics sector: organized freight crime, operational
Train Burglary Escalates: Armed Suspect Fires on BNSF Officer in California
A northbound BNSF freight train became the site of an armed confrontation in Devore, California on August 11, 2024, when railroad police encountered suspected train burglars near Cajon Boulevard and K
Police Recover $800K in Stolen Computer Equipment and Trailers
Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen assets during an investigation that began as a missing-trailer case but uncovered multiple unrelated thefts. The recovery
Cargo Theft Losses Hit $304M in Q2, Why True Costs Are Higher
Cargo theft and fraud in North America are escalating at an alarming rate, with officially reported losses more than doubling year-over-year to $304.6 million in Q2 2024, despite a 26% decline in inci
Multi-year truck theft ring busted: $1M recovery across Carolinas
Law enforcement agencies across South Carolina and North Carolina have dismantled a significant commercial vehicle theft operation, recovering 13 semi-trucks, three trailers, and two motor vehicles wo
Cargo Theft in Europe: A Strategic Supply Chain Risk
Cargo theft across European supply chains has escalated from isolated incidents to a **structural business risk** affecting multiple sectors and trade lanes. What distinguishes this challenge from his