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The New York State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in connection with the theft of a large shipment of walnuts stolen from commercial trailers in the Bronx. 

 

On Monday, March 2, 2026, approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts, valued at approximately $50,000, were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the area of Hunts Point in the Bronx. The shipment consisted of palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution.

 

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​​​Connecticut trucking operator pleads guilty in $3.5M Amazon fraud scheme

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A Connecticut trucking operator has pleaded guilty in a multimillion‑dollar Amazon fraud scheme, exposing a sophisticated operation that exploited digital freight systems. Learn how investigators uncovered more than $3.5 million in fraudulent claims and what this case reveals about emerging vulnerabilities in logistics networks.​

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​​New York Man Charged in Multi-State Organized Cargo-Theft Conspiracy

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Defendant allegedly stole cargo containing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of snow crabs and ....

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Strategic Cargo Theft Spikes: Key Insights from TruckNews 


 TruckNews highlights rising strategic theft trends — including cyber deception, fraudulent pickups, and targeted high‑value loads —   based on late‑2025 CargoNet analysis.
 

 

 

 

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Man charged with theft after commercial shipment worth $65,000 goes missing, New Jersey police say

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The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) said that a cargo theft investigation into $65,000 worth of missing merchandise resulted in multiple charges filed.​

 

 

 

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Other News

March 22, 2026

Cargo crime crackdown: Lawmakers push stricter penalties to deter thieves

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Land Line Media

Michigan aims to crack down on cargo theft. Find out what steps the state is taking to deter cargo thieves.

 

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Cargo Theft Firmly in the Cyber Era as Losses Exceed 6 Billion, Geotab Warns - Yahoo Finance

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Yahoo Finance

New Report on 'Countering Smarter Theft' Reveals GPS Spoofing, AI-Powered Fraud, and Driver Burnout are Creating Unprecedented Risk for Supply ...

 

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CTOA plans national freight security initiative as cargo theft surges - Truck News

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Truck News

With more than 70% of domestic freight in Canada moved by truck, the association warns that escalating theft is a growing threat to supply chain ...

 

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Fraud, burnout and tech gaps define new cargo theft risks: Geotab - Truck News

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Truck News

Geotab then said in a related news release that total cargo theft losses were estimated at $6.6 billion in 2025, a 18% year-over-year increase, with ...

 

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Cargo Theft Firmly in the Cyber Era as Losses Exceed 6 Billion, Geotab Warns - Toronto Star

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Toronto Star

OAKVILLE, ON and ATLANTA, GA, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cargo theft in North America has entered a new phase as losses reportedly reached ...

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American Trucking Association backs bill to thwart cargo theft - Transportation Today

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Transportation Today

The American Transportation Research Institute has found that cargo theft is costing the trucking industry more than $18 million per day. Strategic ...

 

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Cargo Theft Gets Smarter as Fleets Face Rising Risk, Driver Strain, and a Growing Tech Gap

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Work Truck Online

Infographic of layered cargo theft defense including locks, GPS tracking, AI video monitoring,. Geotab outlines a layered defense strategy combining ...

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Senate action revives FMCSA civil-penalty powers to fight double-brokering and fraud - Blog

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Blog - GetTransport.com

... cargo theft. How CORCA and the household goods bill differ. Feature, Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, CORCA. Primary approach, Civil ...

 

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EM6000Auto to Debut at MATS 2026 as Advanced Cargo Theft Prevention Solution

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Palm Beach Daily News

Cargo theft is organized and calculated. EM6000Auto protects trailers at their most vulnerable moments while reducing driver strain through automated ...

 

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Canada 2025 trailer thefts surge while cargo losses stay underreported - Blog

 

Blog - GetTransport.com

1,601 (tractors, trailers, cargo). Alberta, ~240. Quebec, ~180. Trailers stolen (national), ~970. Why cargo theft appears underreported. The mismatch ...

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Becoming a member of the Northeast Cargo Security Council is the easiest step you can take to strengthen your organization’s security posture and connect with the region’s top cargo-theft professionals. Your first year is free, giving you immediate access to intelligence briefings, quarterly meetings, industry collaboration, and a community dedicated to protecting our supply chain. Whether you’re a shipper, carrier, retailer, broker, manufacturer, insurer, or part of law-enforcement, NECSC brings the entire ecosystem together. Join today and help us rebuild a stronger, more connected, more informed Northeast cargo-security network.​​

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Disclaimer: The Northeast Cargo Security Council (NECSC) is an independent, industry-led association. NECSC collaborates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to promote information sharing and cargo-theft prevention. NECSC is not a law enforcement organization and does not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of any law enforcement agency.

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