EMEA 2018 Annual Cargo Theft Report
Report Highlights:
- Cargo theft recorded in 2018 increased 55% compared to 2017
- U.K., Germany and Sweden were the top three countries for cargo theft
- Pilferage and Curtain Slashing were most frequent M.O.'s
- Metals was the product type which had the highest average value stolen
- Auto & Parts was the most frequently identified stolen product type
- Private security companies in South Africa relying on technology to fight Cash-in-Transit heists
- Customs officials in Malta intercepted 37 million illegally smuggled cigarettes
- Channel ports face significant disruption if U.K. leaves EU without deal in place
- Overview of top five countries for cargo theft in 2018
