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Brazil
G1 (PT)
National & Local
Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000
Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.
Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
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Korea
Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice
'Retired Electrician' Steals Copper Wire as Prices Soar, Totaling 60 Million Won
A retired electrician was arrested for stealing copper wire from electric poles in South Korea as copper prices reached record highs.
Mar 6 • 14:16 UTC
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Australia
ABC News AU
National & Local
Man's alleged failed bid to steal copper wire lands him in hospital
A man in Toowoomba, Australia, suffered life-threatening injuries while allegedly attempting to steal copper wire from a high-voltage line, resulting in power outages for hundreds of customers.
Mar 4 • 00:57 UTC
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Brazil
G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice
Duo arrested suspected of stealing wires and 46 kilograms of copper seized in Belém
Two men were arrested in Belém for qualified theft, with 46 kilograms of copper wire seized after they were caught burning wire to sell the copper.
Feb 26 • 01:02 UTC