This figure is unexpected, after the substantial decrease witnessed in recent years. In 2018 the recorded HEAVY TRUCK THEFTS IN ITALY were 3,395 – a sharp 112.45% increase over 2017 (1,598). Thus, the threat of organized crime is increasing considerably and becoming increasingly violent, considering that robberies are also on the rise. These are just some of the figures that emerge from the latest Road Transport Dossier by Viasat Group, soon to be published.