Copper Heists Shaking Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago News

Downtown Port-of-Spain is reeling from a brazen copper theft epidemic, with businesses losing over two million dollars in just eight weeks as thieves snatch heavy AC and electrical equipment. Organized crews are moving large, expensive gear with impunity, forcing the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association to demand urgent police intervention. Insurance often doesn’t cover rooftop damage, crippling businesses and slowing the city’s economy. While arrests have been made, authorities admit the scale is overwhelming. This isn’t just petty crime—it’s a systemic threat demanding stronger enforcement to protect the heartbeat of the city. 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/fd0b64461e176e66