Tag #Copper Theft

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Copper Theft Disrupts AVE Rail Line in Spain

Two Spanish men were arrested in Toledo for stealing copper cable from the AVE high-speed rail line on May 4th, 2024, causing major delays for 16,000 passengers and disrupting dozens of trains; the investigation ruled out sabotage.

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Spanish Police Arrest 21 in Connection with Major Copper Theft, Solving Train Disruption

A coordinated police operation across eight Spanish regions resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals and the seizure of 20 tons of stolen copper, solving the May 5th train disruption that affected over 10,000 passengers and caused €2.5 million in damages.

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Copper Cable Theft Exposes Spain's Rural Security Neglect

A copper cable theft paralyzed high-speed rail travel between Madrid and Andalusia, exposing the Spanish government's long-standing neglect of rural security, leading to understaffed and under-resourced Guardia Civil unable to adequately protect critical infrastructure.

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Copper Cable Theft Suspected in Madrid-Seville Train Disruption

The disruption of train service between Madrid and Seville, affecting 10,700 passengers, is suspected to be caused by the theft of 150 meters of copper cable from four locations in Toledo, with the Guardia Civil investigating organized crime as the leading hypothesis while also considering but downp...

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Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft

Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.

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Copper Theft Disrupts Madrid-Seville High-Speed Rail

Two individuals were arrested for stealing 150 meters of copper cable from the Madrid-Seville AVE train line on May 4th, 2024, causing delays for 21 trains and over 6,300 passengers; the damages are estimated at €25,000.

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Spanish Police Dismantle "Mafia del Cobre" Copper Theft Ring

Spanish authorities dismantled the "Mafia del Cobre," arresting 21 individuals for 102 copper thefts totaling €2.5 million across eight regions, impacting essential services; the investigation, "Operación Kuroma," involved collaboration with Romanian police.

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Surge in Copper Theft Disrupts Spain's Infrastructure

Copper theft in Spain has increased by 87% between 2019 and 2023, reaching 4,433 reported cases (excluding Catalonia and Basque Country), driven by high copper prices and leading to disruptions like the recent Madrid-Seville high-speed rail service collapse.

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Wednesbury EV Charging Station Vandalized: Thief Caught on CCTV

On March 12th, a thief in Wednesbury, UK, was caught on CCTV sawing through cables at an electric vehicle charging station, causing thousands of pounds in damage and risking electrocution; police are investigating.

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