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.
Three people arrested in operation against wire and energy theft in Bauru scrapyards
Three individuals were arrested in Bauru as part of an operation targeting wire and energy theft from scrapyards.
Wire theft leaves 1,200-meter bridge in the dark and affects access to Florianópolis
The Colombo Salles Bridge in Brazil is experiencing power outages due to thefts of electrical wires, impacting access to the city of Florianópolis.
'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.
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.
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.
Woman arrested after jumping a barbed-wire wall and stealing chickens from her own father in MG
A woman was arrested in Brazil for stealing two chickens from her father after causing a disturbance outside his house.