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Firms urged to prevent crime
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• Hauliers must remain vigilant in the fight against crime if they are to counter threats ranging from illegal immigrants to terrorism, according to Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner David Veness.
Speaking in London last week at the HGV Crime Solutions Show, Veness said that the threat imposed by artics and the contents they could conceal was obvious.
As Head of Specialist Operations at New Scotland Yard Veness is in the front line of the war on terrorism. He warned of the need for continued vigilance against vehicle crime, pointing out that some stolen vehicles or the proceeds of stolen loads are used by terrorist groups—stolen loads are estimated to be worth more than £500m a year.
He referred to the National Stolen Lorry Load Desk's impending move from Essex Police to the Met, where it will come under his command. Once at the Met, he said, It will be able to provide a wider national service— but Veness stressed that it will still rely on its vital links with industry partners.
• Security organisation Eurowatch has launched a central information service to warn international hauliers of crime blackspots. The service, launched at the HC1/ Crime Solutions show, will notify hauliers, cargo owners and Insurers of recent criminal activities and tactics, warning of high-risk areas across Europe.
Contact: winv.eurowatolicentraLcom.