Organized Gangs Hijack Delivery Trucks in Broad Daylight

In the past year, a concerning trend has emerged where organized criminal gangs have been exploiting the haulage industry to steal truckloads of goods. These gangs have been buying up haulage firms and using them as fronts to pose as legitimate truckers, allowing them to easily access and steal valuable cargo.

The criminals have been using a variety of bold tactics to target delivery trucks. Some have been breaking into vehicles while they are stuck in traffic, while others have been raiding lorries as they make deliveries. In one brazen incident, gang members were even filmed cutting the locks to enter a depot before driving away with entire trailers full of goods.

This surge in freight crime has had a significant financial impact, with the value of stolen goods rising from £68 million in 2023 to a staggering £111 million last year. Experts warn that the actual figure is likely much higher, and that the costs could soon be passed on to consumers as more products are stolen.

The haulage industry is now under attack, with the Road Haulage Association describing the situation as "deeply concerning." Police forces across the country are being urged to work more closely with the industry to combat this sophisticated and organized criminal activity.