From the Landstar web site:
Intelligence Alert
The following information is based on an alert received from the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition this morning:
There is credible information this morning (July 16th) from law enforcement sources in Miami Florida that a known cargo theft ring leader, based in Florida, has recently left that state with a crew in search of goods to steal. When he left Florida the leader was operating a white colored Chevrolet Impala LTZ with a Florida license tag. The car may have a sunroof. Look for that vehicle to be accompanied by a tractor-trailer or a bob-tail tractor (which is a tractor with no trailer attached). There is no description available on any potential tractor at this time.
This crew is believed to have been involved in at least one pharmaceutical cargo theft in the past in which the stolen tractor-trailer was abandoned after rapid law enforcement pursuit. No suspects were apprehended at that time. In another, separate incident, the crew was observed staying in a motel where two of the members were painting a tractor. That location was also in proximity to a pharmaceutical distribution center.
This crew, which includes another cargo thief well known to authorities, could strike anywhere in the United States - but typically tends to concentrate in the Midwest and along the eastern seaboard. All commodities, not just pharmaceuticals, should be considered as potential targets.
These types of suspects typically will headquarter in inexpensive motels near distribution center facilities; they most always will conduct some type of surveillance prior to a strike; cars/minivans that accompany the perpetrators tractor can be used as surveillance vehicles, escorts, decoys, or escape vehicles particularly if a stolen trailer is approached or stopped by law enforcement. In many instances the perpetrators will purchase materials locally (Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart) to either disguise a stolen trailer (paint, paint sticks, rollers, number decals) or to use as tools of burglary (power tools, hand tools, pry bars, etc). These individuals always create exit strategies in the event they are stopped or approached by anyone. If stopped or approached they will most always flee on foot.
Due diligence by truck drivers, looking for vehicles potentially following them, should be exercised. Extra care is suggested when stopping at truck stops or rest areas particularly in single driver situations where the truck/trailer must be left unattended. All acts of a suspicious nature in or around distribution centers (suspicious vehicles, unusual false premise alarms, or the pre-strike creation of avenues of escape) should be fully investigated.
Those with information are asked to contact the CargoNet Command Center at 1-888-595-2638.
Intelligence Alert
The following information is based on an alert received from the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition this morning:
There is credible information this morning (July 16th) from law enforcement sources in Miami Florida that a known cargo theft ring leader, based in Florida, has recently left that state with a crew in search of goods to steal. When he left Florida the leader was operating a white colored Chevrolet Impala LTZ with a Florida license tag. The car may have a sunroof. Look for that vehicle to be accompanied by a tractor-trailer or a bob-tail tractor (which is a tractor with no trailer attached). There is no description available on any potential tractor at this time.
This crew is believed to have been involved in at least one pharmaceutical cargo theft in the past in which the stolen tractor-trailer was abandoned after rapid law enforcement pursuit. No suspects were apprehended at that time. In another, separate incident, the crew was observed staying in a motel where two of the members were painting a tractor. That location was also in proximity to a pharmaceutical distribution center.
This crew, which includes another cargo thief well known to authorities, could strike anywhere in the United States - but typically tends to concentrate in the Midwest and along the eastern seaboard. All commodities, not just pharmaceuticals, should be considered as potential targets.
These types of suspects typically will headquarter in inexpensive motels near distribution center facilities; they most always will conduct some type of surveillance prior to a strike; cars/minivans that accompany the perpetrators tractor can be used as surveillance vehicles, escorts, decoys, or escape vehicles particularly if a stolen trailer is approached or stopped by law enforcement. In many instances the perpetrators will purchase materials locally (Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart) to either disguise a stolen trailer (paint, paint sticks, rollers, number decals) or to use as tools of burglary (power tools, hand tools, pry bars, etc). These individuals always create exit strategies in the event they are stopped or approached by anyone. If stopped or approached they will most always flee on foot.
Due diligence by truck drivers, looking for vehicles potentially following them, should be exercised. Extra care is suggested when stopping at truck stops or rest areas particularly in single driver situations where the truck/trailer must be left unattended. All acts of a suspicious nature in or around distribution centers (suspicious vehicles, unusual false premise alarms, or the pre-strike creation of avenues of escape) should be fully investigated.
Those with information are asked to contact the CargoNet Command Center at 1-888-595-2638.
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