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Nine suspects were arrested and $7 million in stolen cargo, along with $1 million in cash, were seized in a multi-agency investigation in Southern California.

Brazilian police uncovered a location in Uberlândia used for hiding stolen vehicles and other illicit items, recovering goods worth around R$ 400,000.

Four individuals were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, as part of a police operation targeting organized groups involved in cargo theft, with losses estimated at R$ 1 million.

Federal and Military Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a joint operation in São Gonçalo targeting car and cargo thefts, amidst reports of intense gunfire from local residents.

A gang specialized in cargo theft from moving trains was arrested in São Paulo, Brazil, after causing significant financial losses to affected companies.

The Municipal Guard of Jarinu recovered part of a stolen high-value medication cargo found in an abandoned truck.

A criminal gang known as 'train surfers' has stolen large quantities of soybean and sugar in São Paulo, resulting in significant financial losses over the past two years.

The São Paulo Civil Police launched an operation against a gang specialized in stealing soymeal and sugar cargo from moving trains.

A group involved in cargo thefts in the Greater Curitiba area of Brazil is under investigation and has been targeted by a police operation.

Civil Police recovered high-end furniture that had been diverted from a cargo in Campo Grande, Brazil, after an investigation was triggered by a missing goods report.

A truck carrying Fernet overturned in Entre Ríos, Argentina, leading locals to take advantage of the spilled cargo by stealing bottles of the beverage.

Two men were arrested in Santos, Brazil, for allegedly diverting four containers worth R$ 5 million intended for the Port of Santos.

A criminal organization involved in cargo theft and robbery on BR-251 was targeted in an operation that found they were selling stolen goods through social media.

The Swedish police have intercepted a cargo ship suspected to belong to the Russian 'ghost fleet' and of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain.

Sweden's coast guard has detained a cargo ship flying the Guinean flag on suspicions of falsified documents and safety issues, amid claims of its involvement in grain theft from Crimea.

Swedish authorities have boarded a cargo ship in the Baltic Sea suspected of sailing under a false flag and being linked to a theft from Crimea.

A cargo of coffee worth R$ 2 million was recovered by police in Itabuna, Bahia, after being stolen and abandoned by thieves.

A couple was arrested in Brazil for diverting a shipment of soybeans, altering truck license plates, and attempting to bribe police officers.

Four civil police officers in Minas Gerais, Brazil, were temporarily arrested during an operation investigating cargo thefts.

Bolivian police are conducting searches in over 20 homes to track down banknotes stolen from a crashed cargo plane that was carrying over seven million dollars.

A collision between two trucks on BR-040 in Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro, resulted in part of the cargo being looted after the accident.

A suspect involved in a cargo theft gang was arrested in Cajati, São Paulo after a failed attempt to evade Federal Highway Police surveillance.

A police operation in Campos dos Goytacazes resulted in the recovery of a stolen truck and dairy products, with two suspects apprehended.

Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

A businessman suspected of leading cargo thefts in Piauí and neighboring states has been arrested in Teresina.

A 33-year-old driver has gone missing following a cargo theft involving R$ 3.7 million worth of electronics in Limeira, Brazil.

Two men were arrested and electronic modules stolen from cargo vehicles were recovered on BR-251 in Montes Claros.

A police operation in Morro do Sereno, Penha, resulted in a violent shootout as officers sought to recover a stolen cargo.

Nivaldo Santos Domingues has been arrested for his involvement in a major cargo theft gang operating in the Baixada Santista region of São Paulo, Brazil.

Criminals were filmed stealing cargo from a truck stuck in traffic on the Régis Bittencourt highway in Juquitiba, São Paulo.

A driver was arrested while driving a stolen truck loaded with cookies in Piauí, suspected of being part of a criminal organization specializing in cargo theft.

Theft of cargo transportation in Mexico is evolving, with criminal groups changing operational hours and target products, as highlighted in a recent report.

Cargo theft in the State of Mexico and Guanajuato has surged, accounting for a significant portion of the total incidents in the country.

Cargo theft remains one of the primary risks for the logistics sector in Mexico, with 10 states accounting for 82% of incidents in 2025.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a cargo theft of cigarettes in Caxias, Brazil, with police seizing weapons and electronic devices during the operation.

Criminal gangs in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area are increasingly using illegal GPS signal blockers to evade detection of stolen cargo trucks, with a significant rise in seizures by police.

An investigation by the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) targets a gang involved in cargo and vehicle thefts along federal highways in the Triângulo Mineiro region.

Bruno Soares Mendonça, known as 'Leite Ninho' and arrested in Espírito Santo, is a notorious figure linked to bank and cargo theft, usury, and money laundering.

The Civil Police has outlined the profile of cargo thefts in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions for 2025, with a focus on shipments valued over R$ 200 thousand, primarily targeting food and fuel.

Growing cargo theft incidents in the U.S., such as the recent disappearance of a $400,000 lobster shipment, are significantly driving up food prices and disrupting supply chains.