NaVCIS Freight Bulletin

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Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] NATIONAL HGV & CARGO CRIME – 2020 YTD

 3,460 – HGV & Cargo Crime notifications in 2020

 £73.4 million - Cost price loss value from HGV & Cargo Related Thefts in 2020

 £21,230 - Average cost price loss value per incident

 NaVCIS receive notifications of HGV & Cargo crime from Police, Hauliers, Businesses, Insurers, Cargo Surveyors & Industry Associations

 If you are a victim of HGV / Cargo related crime – please contact 101 and report to Police

also notify us [email protected]

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] HERTFORDSHIRE POLICE – HGV CRIME ARREST –

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Hertfordshire Police

Overnight Tuesday 13/10/2020 – Wednesday 14/10/2020 at South Mimms Services, M25

Suspects have entered the lorry park at services and broken/damaged a number of HGV curtains parked within. Suspects have been disturbed & one man arrested

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] WEST MIDLANDS POLICE / NaVCIS – STOLEN CARGO RECOVERY

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at West Midlands Police

On Thursday 08/10/2020, West Midlands Police working with NaVCIS executed a search warrant in Bilston, West Midlands

At this time, a large consignment of stolen Cargo was recovered namely Automotive Products & Collectables / Toys

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] MERSEYSIDE POLICE – HGV CRIME ARREST – KNOWSLEY

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Merseyside Police

At 19:35 hrs on Saturday 24/10/2020, Merseyside Police responded to a suspicious MAN HGV which was stopped on the motorway network in Cheshire

The MAN HGV was found to be an outstanding stolen lorry – stolen from Llansantffraid Powys overnight 30th Sept / 1st October 2020

The driver a 40 year old from Liverpool was arrested & enquiries are currently on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] POLICE SCOTLAND – HGV CRIME – CAIRN LODGE SERVICES

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Police Scotland

Overnight between 06/10/2020 and 07/10/2020 – curtains slashed on a lorry at Cairn Lodge Services, M74, Scotland

No items stolen

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] CAMBRIDGESHIRE – HGV CRIME - APPEAL

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Cambridgeshire Police

During the early hours Monday 12/10/2020, A HGV and Trailer containing Fashion Clothing was stolen from Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The HGV Tractor Unit was found near by minus the trailer & load

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] SOUTH YORKSHIRE – LGV CRIME – CURTAIN SLASH OFFENCE - DONCASTER

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at South Yorkshire Police

During the early hours of Wednesday 7th October 2020 at Malthurst White Rose, A1, Doncaster

A LGV curtain slash offence occurred & high value IT products stolen

enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] POLICE – HGV CRIME –

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Bedfordshire Police

Overnight 01/10/2020 to 02/10/2020 at Toddington Services, M1, Southbound

A HGV was entered and high value audio products stolen

enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] – – CARGO CRIME OFFENCES

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Staffordshire Police

Overnight between Wednesday 14/10/2020 – Thursday 15/10/2020

Four HGV Crime offences at , M6, Northbound – Trailer seals & Curtains slashed – enquiries on going with regards cargo stolen

Two HGV Crime Offences at Services M6, Northbound – Trailer seals cut – enquiries on going with regards cargo stolen

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] HAMPSHIRE – HGV CRIME – SUTTON SCOTNEY SERVICES NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Hampshire Constabulary

Between 01:00am and 01:10am on Friday 16/10/2020 at SUTTON SCOTNEY SERVICES, WINCHESTER - Site security reported several trailer curtains cut

A suspicious silver coloured saloon car was seen around the time of the incident

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] GLOUCESTERSHIRE – HIGH VALUE HGV CRIME

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Gloucestershire Police

Between 00:01hrs and 03:00hrs on Wednesday 21/10/2020 at A436, Severn Springs, Cheltenham

HGV curtain slash offence occurred (pictured)

Pallets of Electrical Goods stolen

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] CHESHIRE – WARRINGTON – HIGH VALUE ALCOHOL THEFT

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Cheshire Police

Overnight Tuesday 20/10/2020 – Wednesday 21/10/2020 at Birchwood, Warrington

Three HGVs and Trailers containing high value Alcohol stolen – the three HGVs and one trailer was later recovered in Middleton

Enquiries on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] OPERATION ASH – HGV JUMP UP THEFT

Code D of PACE The following instructions must be followed by officers to ensure identifications can be actioned NaVCIS are working with partners at National Business Crime and are admissible in court. Solutions All persons viewing images must follow the below procedures, as you may be called to court to account for your actions. You At 14:10 hours on Saturday 10/10/2020, a delivery lorry left must view the images alone, your identifications must be yours and Thurrock and has headed to first delivery and has been blocked yours only. If you recognise a by a Ford Focus and unknown males jumping out from his trailer suspect, do not discuss this with colleagues; send the information and white Ford Transit van was behind the lorry. An offender was to the OIC as soon as possible. Your Identification statement captured on CCTV (pictured) must cover the below points: 1. Whether you were alone when viewing images, and if not the Cigarettes stolen & enquiries on going reasons why. 2. Image ref number. 3. Full details of subject as known to you. If you have any information in relation to persons involved in 4. Reasons for recognition i.e. facial features, gait, distinctive freight or cargo crime contact clothing or a combination of all. [email protected] 5. How long you have known them. 6. How you know them. 7. Whether you recognise the Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously place shown in the footage

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] SOUTH EAST – HGV JUMP UP THEFTS – CIGARETTE DELIVERIES – OCTOBER 2020

NaVCIS are working with partners at National Business Crime Solutions

Between 01/10/2020 – 28/10/2020, NaVCIS received 30 notifications of HGV “Jump Up” Thefts & attempted thefts in transit across the South East

Greater London / Kent / Surrey / Sussex

Please remain vigilant if delivering in these areas

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] PURFLEET ESSEX – HGV LOAD FRAUD ADVICE NaVCIS have been notified of a series of HGV Load Frauds at Purfleet, Essex

A fraudulent or fictitious pick-up is defined as theft of freight or cargo through deceptive or fraudulent means such as the use of falsified shipping documents, forged identification or use of a fictitious or bogus company.

Due diligence when dealing with new companies / hauliers – prior to delivery to avoid bogus companies / hauliers – ensure validation of

Google / Provenance check of company / haulier Validation of the company / haulier street address Validation of the company / haulier office address Number of years at current location Insurance policy coverage and cross reference Company ownership history Assets / Financial history / number of employees Validation of company / haulier website for inconsistencies Consider physical visit to company office – meeting the owners if time allows Verify landline number matches website Some or all will assist / Verify email address match email domains on website prevent fictitious or Do not rely on mobile telephone numbers for authenticity Phone call to company landline to confirm person making order has made the order – bogus company MO fraudulent pick-ups!!!! Phone call to haulier landline checking driver delivering works for the company – bogus haulier MO

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] NaVCIS Freight would not be possible without the assistance and funding from our financial partners

To find out how to join our sponsorship team and how we can work together to assist in combating Freight & Cargo crime – please contact: [email protected]

Issue 022 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 30/10/2020 [email protected] Protective Marking: NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED FOIA Exemption: NO Suitable for Publication Scheme: YES Title and Version: NaVCIS Freight Bulletin Purpose: To provide current and relevant intelligence for industry partners Relevant to: Freight, Logistics & Insurance Industry Summary: As Purpose Creating BOCU/Branch & Unit: NaVCIS Freight Desk Briefing Author: Michael Dawber Created Date: Friday 30th October 2020 Review Date: 14 days from above

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