One of Scotland’s largest power firms has set aside £20,000 to offer rewards for information which lead to metal thieves being caught. Scottish Power said about 20 incidents had been reported across central Scotland in just over two weeks. These include thefts at Milngavie, Dalry, Shotts, Falkirk, Kilbarchan, Larkhall and Slamannan. In one incident, 1,500 […]
Reports of metal theft have reduced by around 50% across the Midlands this year. The number of thefts from the electricity distribution network has also fallen. Western Power Distribution (WPD), which manages the electricity power network for the region has reported a significant reduction with 251 incidents so far this year compared to 495 in […]
ESKOM is looking for a contractor with a team of sleuth-like investigators to gather intelligence‚ analyse forensic evidence and probe organised-crime networks across the country. Security contractors have until mid-August to furnish the power provider with evidence of their expertise‚ according to a recently issued tender for “security crime investigations”. The contract calls for experienced […]
France: The passengers in Eurostar have been evacuated outside Paris after a fire had broken out in one of the transformers which affected its service log. Eurostar apologised for the ES9051 stopping outside Paris and explained that they are investigating the cause of the fire. One spokesman also said: “Eurostar trains were held due to […]
A REWARD of as much as £10,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide information to help convict thieves who steal metal from electricity substations. A new Copped It advertising campaign by ScottishPower Energy Networks highlights the potentially fatal consequences of thefts in and around substations and power lines. A maximum reward of £10,000 […]
Dangerous criminals targeting overhead power lines across Scotland have been urged to stop before their actions lead to someone being killed. Following a spate of reckless thefts, ScottishPower has warned that it is only a matter of time before a life is lost, and has set aside a record £20,000 to provide individual rewards to […]
Metal theft from electricity substations across Scotland in the last four years has cost SP Energy Networks £18 million in repairs and extra security. The company has experienced 1212 raids on its substations – roughly one a day – with each one resulting in a loss of supply and a major safety risk to both […]
A RECKLESS theft at a Widnes electricity substation caused an explosion and major fire, putting homes and lives at risk. More than 100 homes and businesses were left without power for nine hours on Moorfield Road in Halton View. ScottishPower has condemned the criminals and the police are appealing for witnesses. The power company is […]
Metal thieves carried out more than 1,200 raids on electricity substations in the last four years, according to Scottish businesses. The raids have resulted in three deaths and more than 20 arrests. Each crime costs firms thousands of pounds in repair bills, lost power and safety risks to the public. The Metal Theft Summit being […]
This assessment highlights copper theft and its impact on US critical infrastructure. Intelligence Assessment (Unclassified) Prepared by the FBI Criminal Intelligence Section September 15, 2008 Scope Note The assessment highlights copper theft and its impact on US critical infrastructure. Copper thefts are occurring throughout the United States and are perpetrated by individuals and organized groups […]