Britain's busiest port, Felixstowe in Suffolk, is facing a surge in car thefts as criminals exploit a lack of policing to ship stolen vehicles overseas. With only one dedicated officer responsible for screening thousands of containers, the vast majority go unchecked, making it easier for thieves to hide and export stolen cars to destinations such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Arab Emirates. Industry figures reveal that fewer than five containers in every 100,000 are searched, while criminals use sophisticated methods to conceal vehicles among other goods. The demand for second-hand car parts in the Middle East and Africa is fueling this illicit trade, which is also linked to the illegal drugs market. Recent investigations have uncovered containers packed with stolen vehicles, highlighting the scale and complexity of the issue. Experts warn that the lack of resources at the port is having a knock-on effect on insurance premiums and affecting everyday families.