Cargo theft hits everything from LEGO to tequila. We need the Senate to help stop it
Cargo theft is a growing issue affecting supply chains across the United States, with significant financial implications for both the trucking industry and consumers. The theft of high-value goods, such as LEGO sets and tequila, illustrates the scale of the problem, which costs the industry $18 million daily. As organized crime targets cargo shipments, Congress is urged to take action to address this invisible tax on consumers.
- ▪Cargo theft results in daily losses of $18 million for the trucking industry.
- ▪The problem affects consumers by raising prices and delaying deliveries.
- ▪Congress is being called upon to address the issue of organized cargo theft.
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Opinion Cargo theft hits everything from LEGO to tequila. We need the Senate to help stop it House passed legislation to fight theft networks, and the Senate must now bring it to Trump's desk By Evan Fallor Fox News Published May 20, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At first glance, it looked like a mirage in the California desert: two trailers carrying $1 million worth of LEGO sets abandoned in the Mojave.
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