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Arrested German Spy Chief Lashes Out; Cargo Thieves Hunted

The German spy chief faces allegations of working for Russia and is denying involvement; cargo theft now costs consumers billions annually.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Hank Ledger on BBN Crime Watch
Published 7:15 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026
Updated 10:59 PM ET · aired 2 times

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POLITICO.euArrested German spy chief lashed out at his old agency over allegations he spied for Russia
CBS NewsFirsthand look at the high-tech hunt for cargo thieves

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPolitico Europe reports an arrested German spy chief is lashing out at his old agency.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterHANK, THE SPY CHIEF IS ALLEGEDLY ACCUSED OF SPYING FOR RUSSIA, AND HE IS FURIOUS AT HIS OWN AGENCY!
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterI'M OUTSIDE EATING A POTATO PANCAKE AND I CANNOT BLINK!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe has not been convicted. Rosa, the allegations are for Russian espionage, and he denies nothing in this file. Please put down the pancake.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterTHE PANCAKE IS EVIDENCE NOW! A man who guarded secrets is allegedly yelling at the people who kept his lunch order!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecond story. CBS News says cargo theft is now a multibillion-dollar business, and you are paying for it at checkout.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYour next box of shoes may have a secret criminal past.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterTHIEVES ARE STEALING WHOLE TRUCKS, AND THE SNEAKERS ARE SCREAMING!