Agreement to combat crimes against the transport sector in Brazil

Among the actions, the implementation of an integrated national policy to face a crime that affects the activity.

The executive secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Tércio Issami Tokano, and the president of CNT and of the National Councils of SEST SENAT, Vander Costa, signed the agreement - Photo: Ministry of Justice

Nov 14, Sao Paulo: The executive secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Tércio Issami Tokano, and the president of the National Transport Confederation (CNT) and the National Councils for Social Transport Service and the National Transport Training Service (SEST SENAT), Vander Costa, signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) to implement an integrated national policy to face serious manifestations of organized crime and violent crime that affect cargo and passenger transport activities in the country.

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“When it comes to numbers of thefts and losses, the losses are not just for the sector. They all lose. This is reflected in the issue of unemployment, in the price of products, in attracting investments. And we, the Public Power, have this perception. I am sure that after this agreement, many activities, courses, training, programs and actions will be successful and will bring again to those who need it most ”, emphasizes the executive secretary on the ACT signed this Tuesday ( 12).

The agreement will allow the sharing of statistical data and information of strategic interest for risk analysis and action planning to inhibit crimes, such as theft of cargo and passenger vehicles.

The document foresees the expansion of actions for the exchange of content and experiences through training courses aimed at professionals who work directly and indirectly in the cargo and passenger transport sector. The agreement also proposes clarification campaigns to promote debate and propose innovative solutions to tackle cargo theft and violent crime.

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Cargo theft

According to the president of CNT and the National Councils of SEST SENAT, Vander Costa, cargo theft has reached relevant levels. “The agreement demonstrates the Federal Government's commitment, through the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, to ensure ways to increase security in the sector. We want to develop and execute a National Security Policy for Cargo and Passenger Transport in an integrated manner, with effective participation from the transport sector ”, he points out.

"Stopping criminal action is extremely important and having the support of the Ministry of Justice in this endeavour will be decisive for us to adopt the search for complete answers to this serious social problem", he adds.

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Data from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) show that this year, there was a 17% of reduction in cargo theft, from January 1 to November 10, compared to the same period in 2019. The result is attributed to actions policing based on structured data and police intelligence, which have produced significant impacts in the fight against crime, from record apprehensions to the impact in inhibiting crimes such as cargo theft.

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