Criminals buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods, BBC finds

Criminal gangs are acquiring haulage firms to steal goods by posing as legitimate truckers, a recent BBC investigation reveals. Freight theft in the UK spiked to £111m last year, prompting concerns about rising consumer costs. The story unravels a complex web involving a dead man's identity, a mystery Romanian woman, and a Lamborghini, shedding light on sophisticated tactics used by organized crime groups to deceive legitimate transport companies. The rise in fraud targeting hauliers underscores the need for collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the industry to combat these increasingly sophisticated crimes.