Weekly Intelligence Note 18 January 2021

Jan. 20, 2021

Report Highlights:

United Arab Emirates: Five arrested and sentenced for warehouse theft of cigarettes, energy drinks, and Dh65,000 cash
The Netherlands: Court of Appeal to decide if carrier liable for goods lost during armed robbery at its warehouse
Russia: Suspect arrested for warehouse theft of six smart watches and damage worth over 84,000 rubles
South Africa: Police shoot four gunmen during attempted Cash-in-Transit theft
Global: Recorded incidents of piracy and robbery in 2020 increased from 2019 figures
China: Worsening ice conditions at northern ports may impact shipping activity and cargo deliveries
Brazil: One suspect killed, three others shot and arrested during police action to crack down on cargo theft gangs in Rio de Janeiro
Mexico: Authorities recover load of stolen motorcycles worth MXN $10 million
Canada: COVID-related travel restrictions force layoffs and reduced passenger capacity at Canadian airline
United States: Police arrest three connected to Mobile, Alabama Cash-in-Transit robbery