Albuquerque Tightens Metal Theft Rules | Santa Fe News

Albuquerque just slammed the brakes on metal theft with a new city council ordinance—eight to one—that makes selling stolen copper, brass, and catalytic converters way harder for thieves. Dealers now must keep detailed buyer records, hold most items for seven days before resale, and accept only checks for sales over $50. Enhanced video tracking replaces photo logs, and police can inspect records during business hours. This crackdown targets streetlight stripping and car part thefts, aiming to disrupt the black market flow of stolen metals and make crime less profitable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f53378788a9f34e