Few countries started rolling out the vaccines and some others are to start the vaccination and many awaits their shot at getting the coronavirus vaccine, security experts are warning governments to protect their shares of vaccine from theft. Interpol chief Juergen Stock has warned the world about a possible 'dramatic' increase in the theft and other crimes related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Chief on Monday, issued a warning that there can be an alarming increase in crimes as several criminal organisations will try to get their hands on the vaccines. "With vaccines rolling out, crime will increase dramatically. We will see thefts and warehouse break-ins and attacks on vaccine shipments", stock warned. A sharp increase in cases of graft related to the coronavirus vaccines has been predicted. He says the crime will increase as criminals would want to get the vaccine quicker, and in an easier way.
"Corruption will be rampant in many places to get the valuable vaccine quicker," he said. Due to the Interpol's warning, Germany who is to start vaccination on December 27 has decided to deploy federal police to secure the transportation process of the vaccines. German government has also decided to not reveal the storage location of the vaccines, and keep the locations well-guarded and a secret. Stock has also issued warning against the possibility of sabotage by various groups of anti-vaxxers.
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