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Cargo theft, particularly hijacking of trucks transporting high-value goods—such as electronics, alcohol, clothing, and even Amazon and Walmart deliveries—has become an insidious and significant issue. Since around 2019, Flannery notes, data from Mexico’s national crime database indicates a staggering number of cargo-related crimes, with approximately 20,000 incidents annually. These aren’t isolated events; they occur daily, predominantly in regions around Mexico City and along major routes leading to the port of Veracruz.