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In the first half of 2024, Mexico reported 5,140 cargo thefts, averaging about 57 per day, with 84% involving violence. Supply chain expert Overhaul noted a 49% year-over-year increase in cargo theft incidents in the U.S., indicating a trend where more skilled thieves are targeting valuable loads. The rise is attributed to organized criminals capitalizing on the pandemic aftermath, highlighting a worrying pattern of growing violence and sophistication in cargo theft across North America.
Source: YAHOO