Safety · Tenerife · 13.11, 16:19
Policía Nacional arrest 11 people for copper theft on Tenerife
Policía Nacional arrested 11 people in Catalonia for stealing copper cables from a telecommunications network on Tenerife. Authorities seized 17 300 kg of material worth over 111 772 euro.
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The investigation started after a company in Santa Cruz de Tenerife reported a loss of 3 402,3 metres of cables. Police identified 14 people linked to the crime. Most of these people live in Catalonia. Police found the material and invoices near the facilities of a company linked to the theft.
Police arrested the individuals in the province of Barcelona. They received an order to remain in Spain until the case ends. Police are also investigating suspicions of burglary, property damage, fraud, and money laundering.
Sources
Diari de Tarragona Radio Marca Tenerife Canarian Weekly Canarias7 El Digital Sur Fuentes Informadas Canarias en Pleno El Día Canarias Ahora Europa Press Diario de Avisos Atlántico Hoy