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Lawmakers Hammer Against Metal Theft
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By Jacquelyn Pless |
Vol . 20, No. 02/ January 2012 |
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In 2008, 13 people died attempting to steal copper wire from utilities.
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More and more thieves are risking their lives to strip copper wire and pipes from homes, utilities and electrical facilities, causing significant revenue losses, damages and power disruptions.
Soaring prices for copper, aluminum and other nonferrous metals make these items an attractive target. The price of copper has surged—from $1.50 a pound in January 2003 to a high of $4.59 a pound in April 2008.
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