That is exactly what I was thinking, Dab. This won't be a problem if it was in an area where lawfuls could respond to and force roleplay from the cargo pirates.
Although, doesn't the [KNF] have Galilieo and Kepler listed in their ZoI, according to their official faction thread? The KNF and possibly the LN really should be cracking down on this.
EDIT: Not sure if Colorado would work, it's -too- far from a friendly base. But you have the right idea, forcing such activities into house territory.