The Los Angeles Police Department have recently made arrests of two individuals of the “Hernandez Organization” allegedly responsible for purchasing stolen goods from shoplifters in the Los Angeles area.

Authorities suspect that the Hernandez Organization is responsible for purchasing over $6 million worth of stolen goods, including infant formula, diapers and health and beauty products during the past few months. Multiple bank accounts at four separate banks have also been connected to the criminal activity and have recently been seized by authorities.

Undercover police responded to an advertisement offering to buy all types of infant formula, leading to meetings with members of the criminal enterprise and the ultimate purchase of retail goods identified as being stolen, by members of the Hernandez Organization.

Police were able to identify members of the criminal group and locations where stolen goods were being stored, leading to six arrest and 15 search warrants being issued.

“The two people arrested were booked on suspicion of grand theft, commercial burglary, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering”. More arrest are still pending.

Source(s): myFoxla.com:   http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/two-arrested-in-commercial-theft-ring-20100819

Drug cartels have erected up to 56 road blocks or “narcobloqueos”, during the past several weeks on all routes along the eastern side of Monterrey, Mexico, blocking all inbound and outbound traffic. The crime groups have commandeered buses or commercial trucks to block major highways and arteries and then leave the area. This tactic is aimed at keeping the police and military from circulating through the city as well as showing the group’s power.

Monterrey city leaders have assembled emergency towing teams to clear the streets; however the “narcobloqueos” have tied up traffic in Monterrey and the surrounding cities of San Nicolas, Apodaca and Guadalupe.

Extreme caution and heightened security measures for all carriers who operate in Mexico should be employed.

· If possible avoid routing cargo shipments through Monterrey

· Provide redundant means of communication ( cell, radio, GPS, satellite) for drivers to stay in constant communication with dispatch

· Review current security measures and incorporate enhanced physical and operational steps to keep personnel safe and cargo secured

United States District Court Judge Karen K. Caldwell sentenced Juan D. Perez-Gonzales, 36 and Mijail Zerquera, 38 both from Louisville, KY to 23 months in prison for conspiracy and unlawful possession of stolen property.

The two men admitted to each driving a tractor attached to a previously stolen trailer loaded with alcohol products. The combined value of both trailers loaded with liquor was approximately $425,000.

On September 19, 2009 Perez-Gonzales, Zerquera and Vladimir Naranjo-Nieto, 36, Efren Rodriguez-Hernandez, 32 and Michael Prieto-Cruz, 28 each of Louisville, stole two trailers loaded with liquor from the L.J. Rogers Trucking Company in Jeffersonville, IN. The men brought the stolen trailer to Louisville and tried to conceal the L.J. Rogers Trucking logos by covering them with white paint. The group also prepared false bills of lading for the stolen liquor, and prepared to transport the stolen liquor to New York state for resale.

Perez-Gonzales and Zerquera admitted that each drove one of the stolen loaded trailers when they were stopped by law enforcement at a truck stop in Mt. Sterling, KY. The trailers with the stolen liquor were identifiable because the white paint applied by the group failed to conceal the L.J. Rogers Trucking Company logos.

Naranjo-Nieto, Rodriguez-Hernandez and Prieto-Cruz have each pled guilty for their roles in the conspiracy, and for aiding and abetting the possession of stolen property by Perez-Gonzales and Zerquera. Each of these men face a maximum potential sentence of 10 years and will be sentenced in December 1, 2010.

By: Sean Kilcarr July 8th, 2010

“As an underwriter, if an account has top-notch risk control procedures in place, I definitely consider awarding credit to reduce the premium and deductible.” –Frank Buccafusco, regional underwriting director, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Cargo theft is a big ongoing problem in the transportation business – and not just for truckers, mind you. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cargo theft is estimated to cost the U.S. $15 billion to $30 billion a year, though the true measure may be even higher, since some businesses are reluctant to report thefts out of concern for their reputations or insurance premiums.

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Wіth еνеrу high risk, comes a high reward. Wіth car driving already being a very high risk fοr аƖƖ drivers, many car driving companies wіƖƖ nοt рƖасе forth thе added liability οf transporting high risk cargo wіth thеіr trucks аnԁ drivers.

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Wіth ѕο many trucking being broken іntο, heisted аnԁ stolen, іt’s ехсеƖƖеnt tο keep аn eye οn уουr car аt аƖƖ times. Drivers саn ԁο thіѕ mу checking thе locks οn thе trucks previous tο аnԁ аftеr thеу ɡο іn fοr fuel, food οr rest. Thеу саn аƖѕο mаkе sure tο minimize thе time spent away frοm thе car (especially іn аn obviously renowned criminal area). A generalized view οf reports wіƖƖ ѕhοw thаt mοѕt trucks аrе broken іntο οr stolen аt rest stops аnԁ car stops wіth a higher risk οn thе weekends. Bе aware οf уουr surroundings аnԁ aware οf thе locations уου ѕtοр аt.

Don’t Ɩеt high risk cargo scare уου frοm taking thе chance. Consider thе risks аnԁ costs οf thе delivery verses thе benefits аnԁ gains. Yου wіƖƖ bе pleasantly surprised tο find thаt taking a chance Ɩіkе thіѕ саn bе very prosperous fοr those whο саn mаkе іt happen.

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Transport Security, Inc. Adds The ENFORCER® Lightweight Conical King Pin Lock to Arsenal of Locks

Waconia, MN – Transport Security, Inc- ENFORCER® a leading provider of High Security Solutions for the Transportation and Supply Chain Sectors, added the Lightweight conical King Pin Lock #1112 to their line of High Security Locks for Trailers

Transport Security, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2010 – The ENFORCER® King Pin Lock provides security for dropped trailers, preventing unauthorized hook-up. This unit includes the ABLOY® High Security Lock Cylinder. The lock can be keyed alike, different or to a master system.
Features: Unique conical design will fit onto any equipment with a king pin, extremely high security key system
Resistant to freezing, drilling, modified 5th wheels and physical attacks

King Pin Lock #1112:http://www.transportsecurity.com/products.php?id=king-pin-lock-1112

About Transport Security, Inc.
Transport Security, Inc. – ENFORCER® (http://www.transportsecurity.com ) is a leading Cargo Security Company that has been providing High Security Solutions for the transportation, supply chain and retail sectors for over 30 years including Trailer Locks, Container Locks , Air Cuff Locks, Roll Up Door Locks, King Pin Lock and Seal Guard Locks. With the combination of its ENFORCER® Physical Security Locks, C-TPAT Security Seals and Covert Cargo Tracking Technologies The ENFORCER® Line allows for a complete end to end security solution for companies.

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From: The Daily Citizen

Submitted by the governor’s office

ATLANTA – Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) has donated $16,000 to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Major Theft Unit (MTU). Members of the GMTA joined Governor Perdue to commend the MTU on their dedication to investigating cargo and other major thefts in Georgia.

“Cargo theft represents a big concern and cost for trucking and other freight haulers,” said Governor Perdue. “The Major Theft Unit was created to identify and target the individuals and groups responsible for cargo theft in our state. This donation highlights Georgia’s efforts in combating this crime.”

Georgia is a major logistics hub making cargo theft prevention an important priority for the state. It is estimated that 43.5 million truckloads of cargo, valued at $1.4 trillion, traveled through Georgia’s highways in 2009.

The Major Theft Unit was created last year and has already seized $17 million in stolen cargo and made 71 arrests. In addition, the MTU has assisted in the seizure of $1.2 million in drug contraband. The MTU has provided cargo theft investigation and prevention training to both local law enforcement agencies and the transportation industry. Cargo theft is a nationwide issue with significant impact on the United States economy.

“The Georgia Motor Trucking Association has partnered with law enforcement as we work to investigate and prosecute persons committing cargo theft in this state. The financial support provided by the association will be used to purchase equipment for the Major Theft Unit and to train state and local law enforcement,” said GBI Director Vernon Keenan.

Cargo theft crimes account for an estimated direct merchandise loss of $10 to $25 billion per year in the United States. Georgia has become the target for cargo thieves operating in the southeast, and is now one of the leading states for cargo crimes. The Major Theft Unit is working in close cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies to investigate cargo and other major thefts in Georgia.

“GMTA and its members are grateful for the opportunity to support the GBI in this vital effort,” said Ed Crowell, President & CEO Georgia Motor Trucking Association, “Cargo theft is a growing plague across the nation and thanks to Governor Perdue’s leadership, as well as the skill and dedication of GBI’s Major Theft Unit, Georgia is now leading the nation in fighting back. GMTA will continue to this work in every way possible.”

The Georgia Motor Trucking Association is the only organization in the state that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry. The Association serves as the “voice” of the trucking industry in Georgia, representing more than 400 for-hire carriers, 400 private carriers, and 300 associate members.

Governor Perdue and GBI Director Vernon Keenan were joined by Ed Crowell and members of GMTA. Follow this link for a photo of the presentation http://photos.gov.georgia.gov/Governor-Sonny-Perdue/February-2010/Photo-ops-21010/11201014_qz9Ux#785366575_gusfs-A-LB.

Original Story:http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/statenews/local_story_042130151.html

Waconia, MN – Transport Security, Inc- ENFORCER® a leading provider of High Security Solutions for the Transportation and Supply Chain Sectors, today announced an addition to their Covert cargo and portable tracking solutions, The ENFORCER® Geo1, a low-cost, high performance covert tracking device.

The ENFORCER® Geo1, along with ENFORCER® online tracking service, provides an end-to-end solution for covert tracking applications. Based on Qualcomm gpsOne™ assisted location-position technology, the ENFORCER® Geo1 tracker operates in impaired environments with no clear view of the sky. Examples include inside buildings, embedded in high-value cargo, and hidden under vehicles. Superior battery management sets the ENFORCER® Geo1 apart. Powered by the Qualcomm inGeo™ platform, the ENFORCER® Geo1 operates on patented “Low Duty Cycle” technology which provides unique hibernation capability, producing best-in-class operation and standby time.

The ENFORCER® Geo1 features small size, value-priced, tracking and monitoring

ENFORCER® Geo1 Product and Service Features

• Locates target object accurately and quickly.
• Operates both in and outdoors, such as inside buildings, elevators, even through secured containers.
• Internal GPS and cellular antenna.
• Provides real-time location tracking and monitoring information.
• Small size easy to fit inside packages
• Long battery life.
• Ease of use. Services can be configured over-the-air remotely.
• Flexible deployment scenarios including tracking and monitoring packages, valuable assets and personnel.

About Transport Security, Inc.

Transport Security, Inc. – ENFORCER® www.transportsecurity.com is a leading Cargo Security Company that has been providing High Security Solutions for the transportation, supply chain and retail sectors for over 25 years. With the combination of its ENFORCER® Physical Security Locks and C-TPAT Security Seals for trucks, trailer and containers, the addition of the ENFORCER® Geo1 to their security solutions allows for a complete end to end security solution for companies.                       ##

The ENFORCER Geo 1, powered by Qualcomm  inGeo™ platform, is a small, value-priced, tracking and monitoring device. The inGeo-enabled unit along withFSNtracks service provides an end-to-end solution for dedicated consumer and enterprise-class covert tracking applications.

Based on gpsOne™ assisted location-position technology, the ENFORCER tracker operates in impaired environments with no clear view of the sky. Examples include inside buildings, embedded in high-value cargo, and hidden under vehicles. Superior battery management sets the Geo1 apart. The inGeo platform operates on Qualcomm patented “Low Duty Cycle” technology which provides unique hibernation capability that produces best-in-class operation and standby time.

Product Information:  ENFORCER_GEO1_Tracking Device