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Road Haulage Association calls for more secure truck stops across the UK .
Organised crime gangs slash curtains or bolt trailer doors until they find a valuable load.
Thieves target popular consumer items like alcohol, tobacco, electricals, and clothing.
There is no precise figure for the number of thefts from lorries in the UK , however the NaVCIS said there was more than 5,000 incidents of lorry crime.
In-person assessment is only awarded to truck stops that have extensive security measures.
Despite assessing nearly 50 sites the BPA has only accredited 10 truck stops.
The government said it was working with the RHA to "raise awareness and crackdown on freight crime" The previous government announced that lorry drivers would benefit from more parking spaces, better welfare facilities and safer rest areas.
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