They attributed the removal of about one ton of copper wiring
In this investigation, the Guardia Civil has enjoyed the cooperation of citizens
The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia, in the context of a performance-oriented to clarify the theft of copper wire from streetlights cartageneras localities of the Albujón and Miranda, has proceeded to the arrest of two people suspected of this type of crime.
The service comes under the "Provincial Plan Copper Theft" that the Guardia Civil de Murcia has enabled to prevent and clarify any criminal activity related to the theft of the metal.
Proceedings were initiated after the Civil Guard detected on several occasions, the subtraction of electrically conductive wiring installation of street lighting in the districts Cartagena de Miranda and the Albujón, thefts that had generated considerable alarm among the population to result in large areas of these places to stay in the dark.
The result of the cooperation of citizens and the investigation carried out by specialized agents in safety prevention, evidence obtained illegally on the action and the alleged authorship of copper cable theft.
The suspects, a man with experience in the field of electricity and his wife, acted during the summer and early in the afternoon, taking advantage of the absence of neighbors in the streets to avoid detection.
For copper removal force employed on the premises, being transported in a van and sold in stores metallic waste management.
Alleged perpetrators of burglaries are attributed the removal of about one ton of copper wire and the damage to public lighting installations both circumstances originated consequential damages to the residents of the towns Cartagena de Miranda and The Albujón.
Having identified the two alleged perpetrators investigated, the Meritorious established a search that culminated in their location and arrest of two suspects in Cartagena.
Detainee
The Civil Guard has proceeded to the arrest, suspected of the crime of robbery, two people identified as:
- Spanish, 32 years and resident of Cartagena.
- Spanish, 31 years and resident of Cartagena.
Detainees and proceedings have been made available to the Magistrate's Court in Cartagena (Murcia).
Source: Ministerio del Interior