WILLEMSTAD - Insurance companies are increasing car insurance premiums due to the increasing number of car thefts. The import of damaged cars from the United States is said to play a major role in the increasing number of thefts.
An investigation conducted by the Council for Enforcement (RvR) shows that car theft is a major social problem and that the judiciary, the population and the media need a correct approach to crime.
The thieves strip the cars to sell or reuse parts. The demand for parts is high because many damaged cars are imported from the US. The Vehicle Identification Number, Chassis and Engine Number are then removed from the stolen cars.
“The stealing and stripping of cars by criminal organizations is at the expense of victims and insurance companies who suffer a lot of damage. As a result, the insurance policies increase the premiums, which ultimately harms the entire community," according to the Rvr.
According to the investigation, however, the Ministry of Justice does not have the resources for a structural approach. There would be no knowledge of garages where stolen cars are dismantled, nor of criminal alliances and organizations involved in car theft.