Galician Police Net Copper Cable Thieves, Hundreds of Kilograms Recovered

Galician Police Arrest Copper Thieves: Hundreds of Kilograms of Stolen Cables Seized Boimorto, Galicia – In a significant crackdown on copper theft, the Guardia Civil's Roca team in Boimorto, Galicia, recently arrested seven individuals suspected of stealing hundreds of kilograms of copper cables. The suspects, part of a criminal group based in Albacete, were apprehended while transporting the stolen cables in rented vehicles. "They were traveling in rented cars to try to throw off the authorities," stated a spokesperson for the Guardia Civil. The spokesperson also confirmed that the group had been operating across the region for some time, targeting rural areas. The operation resulted in the recovery of a large quantity of cables from the electrical and telephone networks. The thieves' tools and a van were also confiscated. The arrests are a positive step in combating the ongoing problem of copper theft, which causes significant economic damage and disruption to essential services. This successful operation serves as a reminder of the vigilance and effectiveness of law enforcement in protecting public infrastructure and bringing criminals to justice. The investigation is ongoing.