Trains targeted

Rail robberies now prime crime in the US, Nikes popular among criminals

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In a country like the United States, with its vast landscapes, train crews are bound to find themselves far removed from civilisation every so often. That provides an opportunity for those looking to make an easy buck, and they are taking that opportunity increasingly often. Since last March, at least ten freight trains with Nike sneakers have fallen victim to thieves in Arizona’s sparsely populated Mojave desert. The total loot: 2 million dollars.

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