Truckloads of Tesla Batteries Keep Getting Stolen Before They Even Leave the Factory
Tesla is facing a series of cargo thefts at its Nevada battery factory, with organized groups exploiting security gaps to steal components. Law enforcement reports that these strategic thefts are part of a broader, rising trend of cargo crime across the United States.
Why it matters
The rise in sophisticated cargo theft threatens supply chain stability and could lead to increased costs for consumers and manufacturers.
“It’s an epidemic right now,” says Storey County Sheriff’s Detective Sam Hatley, who has been investigating the Tesla cases.
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