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by catherinecodes 848 days ago
Stealing copper cables from electricity posts is common throughout much of the world. Here's an example[1] robbery. It usually amounts to a gain of a few days' wages for the thief, and a loss of half a day's electricity for the neighborhood.

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG8Uju1JOkY