Khaberni - In a shocking incident, a huge shipment of lobsters, valued at about half a million dollars, was stolen after a group of unknowns executed a well-planned trick. This enabled them to take possession of it while it was being transported to "Costco" stores in Massachusetts, in an incident that sparked a wide debate within the shipping and transportation sector, and prompted federal authorities to open an official investigation to uncover its circumstances.
According to "New York Post", the shipment disappeared while it was being transported from Taunton in Massachusetts after thieves impersonating truck drivers from an official transport company used forged documents and counterfeit ID cards to deceive the shipping company.
Dylan Ricksing, president of "Ricksing" transportation, based in Indiana, said that the operation was not random, but rather followed a repeated pattern of organized thefts targeting high-value shipments. In comments to NBC News, he added that the culprits used fake emails and temporary phones to pose as legitimate carriers before taking the entire shipment.
Ricksing also pointed out that losing a shipment worth $400,000 represents a big blow to the company. He noted that such crimes force companies to make tough decisions, leading eventually to increased costs across the supply chain, which in turn, end up being paid by the consumer.
He added that this incident should be a wake-up call for everyone, emphasizing that shipping brokers are on the front lines of this phenomenon, but they require modern enforcement tools from federal agencies to combat organized criminal networks.
According to reports, the incident is currently under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), while "Costco" has not yet issued any official comment regarding the incident.
