Mexico Q2-2020 Cargo Theft Report
Report Highlights:
- 81% of cargo theft in Mexico occurred in Central and Western regions
- State of Mexico accounted for 34% of cargo theft across Mexico
- State of Mexico, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato and Puebla had highest increases in cargo theft from Q1-2020
- Hijackings dominate as preferred M.O. for cargo thieves
- Most cargo thefts happen while vehicle is In-Transit
- Food & Drinks, Alcohol and Building & Industrial are the most stolen product types
- Trends indicate cargo thefts will become increasingly violent in 2020
- Companies advised to develop security programs aimed at crime prevention to mitigate risk
