OCGs involved in freight crime are both organised and professional. The criminals operate in numbers and target most parts of the UK.

The criminals understand supply chain and the routes where there is an increased likelihood of stealing a specific product or a high value load.
Often, upwards of 4 or 5 criminals will be involved in one theft from an HGV. They will also use more than one vehicle. One of these will normally be a lorry or van to transport the stolen goods. Other vehicles will act as scouts, looking for a vulnerable vehicle or a vehicle containing valuable products.

The groups are sophisticated, they know about Police tactics and can avoid CCTV and ANPR. The criminals run their ‘businesses’ like many legitimate companies and they will steal whatever brings them a reasonable return for their efforts.

Free Driver CPD accredited Safety and Freight Security Course

There is an element of risk in many professions and no driver can ever be completely safe, however, there are some very simple steps that everyone can take to make it harder for criminals to steal vehicles, loads and fuel.

Ensure that all your drivers are well trained and that they are aware of the risks.

Antevorte has worked with NaVCIS to produce some e-learning designed specifically to help drivers make the right choices.

If you would like to be better prepared to meet the security and safety challenges offered by Organised Crime Groups, all you need to do is click on the link and provide your email address and job title.