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More hotspots for violent freight crime in Europe as mafia gangs see the potential

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A leading freight crime intelligence service is warning that organised crime gangs targeting freight loads in Europe are likely to employ ever more sophisticated and violent tactics.

Freightwatch International Supply Chain Intelligence Centre also said overall levels of crime were set to increase this year.

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  • nick

    May 24, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    OK so if it’s so common why aren’t the authorities setting up stings. e.g. planting SWAT teams in the back with the cargo. Tracking via satellite. Placing exploding ink in the cargo (like with bank money bags). When there’s a will there’s a way.

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