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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

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

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

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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Cargo crime crackdown: Lawmakers push stricter penalties to deter thieves

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

 

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

Yahoo Finance

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

 

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

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 ...

 

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

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 ...

 

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

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 ...

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

Transportation Today

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

 

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

Work Truck Online

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

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

Blog - GetTransport.com

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

 

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

Palm Beach Daily News

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

 

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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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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