Cargo Truck Hijacking Is A Major Risk In Mexico
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer directs trucks arriving from Mexico at the ... [+] Calexico East Port of Entry in Calexico, Cali...
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer directs trucks arriving from Mexico at the ... [+] Calexico East Port of Entry in Calexico, California, U.S. Photographer: Sam Hodgson/Bloomberg Copyright 2014 Bloomberg Finance LP Cargo truck hijacking is a serious risk for companies moving goods on highways in Mexico. Overall, the number of violent cargo truck hijackings reported in Mexico increased by 3% from 7,421 in 2021 to 7,644 in 2022. December was the worst month of 2022 with 734 cargo hijackings reported, according to data from Mexico's National Public Security System .