Freight crime costs UK economy over £1bn since 2020
Organised criminal gangs are targeting UK lorry drivers, stealing millions in goods and pushing up prices for consumers. Discover the shocking scale of the crisis.
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Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Spirit Airlines agents charged with theft of passenger's purse
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Evri driver filmed stealing parcel from doorstep
CCTV footage shows an Evri delivery driver allegedly stealing a parcel from a Hampshire home. The incident highlights the UK's £650m-a-year parcel theft epidemic. Read the full story.
Spirit Airlines staff charged with theft of passenger's designer bag
Two Spirit Airlines employees face petit theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet left at a Florida airport gate. Read the full investigation details.
Driver discovers $16m cocaine in trailer in Indiana
A vigilant lorry driver in Indiana uncovered a record £12m cocaine haul hidden in his trailer. Police confirm the massive bust and the driver's innocence. Read the full story.
Seven killed in Turkey bus and lorry collision
A fatal bus crash in Turkey leaves seven dead and 11 injured after colliding with a stationary lorry. Survivors report driver was speeding. Read the latest on this tragic motorway accident.
M1 lorry fire causes 12-mile queues and severe delays
A major lorry fire on the M1 near Northampton has caused 12-mile tailbacks and severe delays. Get the latest traffic updates and diversion advice here.
M54 closed overnight for lorry recovery after crash
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
Terminal cancer dad escorted to wedding by bin trucks
A 23-year-old bin man with terminal cancer was moved to tears as his colleagues formed a bin lorry procession for his wedding day in Dover. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Google Maps error bombards village with lorries
The Somerset village of Lullington is under siege from HGVs after a Google Maps error designated its narrow lanes a 'shortcut'. Historic bridges and homes are damaged.
HGV driver causes five-car crash over misted windscreen
Shocking dashcam footage reveals how an HGV driver's failure to clear his windscreen led to a five-vehicle collision in Wales. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Lorry driver crashes with glued load in Flintshire
A lorry driver smashed into traffic after driving with a misted windscreen. Read the shocking details of the court case and sentencing.
Grandma decapitated by bin lorry near school
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a 69-year-old grandmother and cancer survivor, was tragically killed by a bin lorry in Santa Ana. Witnesses included children from a nearby primary school.
A14 closed after lorry fire causes rush hour chaos
A lorry fire on the A14 in Suffolk has closed the eastbound carriageway, causing major rush hour delays. Emergency resurfacing is underway. Follow for live updates.
Homeless man crushed to death in Northampton bin lorry
Tragic death of Sajmir Beca, 30, who was crushed in refuse lorry while sleeping in bin. Emergency services rushed to Wellington Street scene. Inquest opened.
A1 closed after lorry overturns in major crash
The A1 in Lincolnshire is closed northbound after a lorry overturned. National Highways warns of 'complex' recovery and major delays. Plan your journey now.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
M25 chaos: Lorry fire closes motorway, 60-min delays
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
Lorry drivers paid £2,000 per migrant to smuggle into UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs are paying lorry drivers up to £2,000 per migrant in sophisticated smuggling operations targeting UK borders. Police report dramatic spike in arrests as border security tightens.
Polish lorry driver blames coughing fit for fatal wrong-way crash
Shocking dashcam footage reveals the moment a Polish lorry driver, blaming a coughing fit, drove the wrong way down a British motorway, causing a fatal collision that killed another driver.
Lorry driver crashes into stationary traffic at 50mph
Dramatic video captures the terrifying moment a distracted lorry driver fails to notice stopped traffic, causing a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision on a British motorway. Exclusive investigation reveals the driver's failure to react to warning signs.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
Lorry driver guilty of French student's Christmas murder
A French student's dream UK visit ended in tragedy when a lorry driver murdered him and hid his body in a storage unit just days before Christmas. The shocking case reveals disturbing details of calculated violence.
Lorry driver runs down police officer in shocking M25 attack
Dramatic body-worn camera footage captures the terrifying moment a HGV driver accelerates into a police officer on the M25 hard shoulder, leading to a dramatic Taser arrest in a case that has shocked the Thames Valley Police force.
UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
M25 chaos: Multi-vehicle crash sparks 12-mile queues
Major disruption on Britain's busiest motorway as lorry collision closes three lanes near Chertsey, causing 90-minute delays and traffic gridlock during morning rush hour.
M25 closed after lorry fire causes 90-minute delays
A major lorry fire has forced the complete closure of the M25 in Surrey, causing severe 90-minute delays and miles of queues during Tuesday's rush hour. Emergency services remain on scene.
M25 migrant stowaways spark security fears
Exclusive investigation reveals migrants hiding in lorries near Britain's busiest motorway, raising urgent questions about border security and drawing disturbing comparisons to the Uxbridge attacker case.
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