Russian con-trick alert
6th March 1997, Page 11
6th March 1997
Page 11
Page 11, 6th March 1997
— Russian con-trick alert
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Keywords :
Organized Crime, Crime, Customs Duties, Tir Treaty, Transnational Organized Crime, Carnet, Con, Gang, Sicilian Mafia, Structure
• International operators delivering in Russia are falling prey to "mafia" gangs who are conning hauliers into handing over their goods, says the International Road Transport Union.
style thefts. Growth in trade means about 2,000 trucks are going to Russia each day, says Marmy. Although problems have only occurred in a minority of oases, he is concerned that they could escalate.
He argues that every country involved in the TIR carnet system has to cooperate if it is to work.
A lack of resources is the main reason for the difficulties in Russia, says Marmy.