Copper thefts on the rise in Ferrara region

Copper thefts on the rise in Ferrara region: professional thieves are targeting power lines, causing damage and posing risks.

Copper thefts: patrols are being deployed

"Hello, regarding copper thefts... You’re probably already aware of this, but it still seems unbelievable to me that electrical cables under voltage can be stolen, as has happened in the Ferrara region. This leads to serious disruptions for citizens and businesses, along with safety hazards. It forces technicians and law enforcement to handle unimaginable tasks. Check out the articles on Estense.com. Best regards," Iorio Cavallini

Answer. We have focused particularly on thefts at charging stations, involving the cutting of cables containing copper. But the situation described in the article is even more alarming, with thefts on medium-voltage networks and power outages. There have already been two meetings at the prefecture’s office, and Enel will report any sudden problems on the lines to 112 in real time. “The Carabinieri,” writes Estense.com, “will use maps of the most vulnerable lines to strengthen patrols, especially in rural areas... Particularly serious was the attack on the line that supplies an important food processing plant in the province, which is involved in tomato processing. At the peak of the season, with 500–600 employees working, the company had to deal with production halts. And there was a forced reduction in the electrical power consumed, from 5 to”

2 MW.

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