In August 2007 for example, police seized 4.6 tons of stolen copper wire from the TPT Junkshop in Valenzuela City. Eight cases caused injuries and even death.Ī kilo of copper wire reportedly can be sold for P280 to junk shops, which resell the metal at a much higher price especially if the buyers are overseas. Meralco said 106 of the cases led to power interruptions that took an average of several hours to restore. said this week that from 2020 to October this year, there were 457 cases of power cables damaged because the copper wires were stolen, mostly in Metro Manila. The theft has continued even during the pandemic lockdowns. Yet thieves continue to steal power transmission lines, causing disruptions in electricity service and adding to power costs. Republic Act 7832 was also passed in 1994, which penalizes the pilferage or theft of electricity and power transmission lines with imprisonment ranging from six to 20 years, fines from P50,000 to P100,000 or both penalties. Since 1979, the country has had a law against fencing: Presidential Decree 1612. By law, prison awaits those who buy stolen items.
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