Funds being raised for stolen cars leaving US ports in containers
U.S. Customs agents at the Port of Baltimore face ongoing challenges with vehicle export theft Authorities at the Port of Baltimore are seizing hundreds of stolen export vehicles. On average, agents find at least one stolen vehicle per day, with most heading to West Africa. Some thieves will rent a car for 30 days and then prepare it for immediate shipment overseas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents face an uphill battle, especially at the Port of Baltimore. The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that it is "one of the top 20 U.S. ports by tonnage handled and number of containers...and a major hub for the import and export of motor vehicles." However, many of these vehicles are stolen and shipped overseas. According to Voice of America, agents inspect hundreds of vehicles every day and usually find at least one vehicle trying to export illegally. More: Stolen U.S. cars fund terrorism, authorities warn These models range from the Toyota…
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