New Jersey’s Cargo Heist Crisis | Newark News

New Jersey is turning into a hotbed for organized cargo theft, with criminals treating the state like a personal ATM—stealing thousands of cases of frozen shrimp, electronics, and cosmetics worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. These sophisticated crews use cyber tactics to evade law enforcement, operating in coordinated multi-state rings that are costing the trucking industry $18 million daily and railroads 50% more in losses. The human toll is real: local businesses suffer, workers are impacted, and consumers face higher prices amid already high inflation. The solution? The bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), now in the Senate, which aims to unify federal efforts, improve data sharing, and finally make the risks outweigh the rewards for these thieves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48fe0ab6afb222bd