A recent U.S. Postal Service Inspector General report uncovered widespread mail theft involving postal workers, driven by weak policies, staff shortages, and outdated security systems.
Criminal organizations are actively recruiting USPS employees to steal checks, credit cards, and valuables or to traffic narcotics through the postal system. Incidents include workers pocketing business checks, rerouting greeting cards with gift cards, and collaborating with others to smuggle packages.
The report highlights the need for stricter regulations, better surveillance, and regular mail theft awareness training to combat these internal security breaches.
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