Introduction: Truck Hijackings: Investigation and Analysis
In recent years we have become aware of an increase in road-related crimes. Not only have we reported on the hijackings, car theft and incidents of smash-and-grab, but have also seen the much more organized crime of truck hijacking [truck jackings].
In the development of the Arrive Alive website, it is our objective to provide road users with information that could assist in making safer decisions on the road. This may create alertness of risks on the road such as those presented not only by reckless road users but also criminals.
How can we better protect our truck drivers and others transporting road cargo from truck hijackings and other crimes aimed at taking ownership of the cargo?
As much of the modus operandi is far more organized than your usual car hijacking we have decided to analyse this through a Q&A with a transport tactical risk specialist, Stan Bezuidenhout.
With years of experience investigating...
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