Copper Heists Spike in Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago News

Copper thefts are surging in Port-of-Spain, with police ramping up patrols and surveillance after a spike in stolen telecom cables and $2 million in AC and electrical gear vanished from downtown businesses. Reports jumped 6% year-over-year, peaking in April and May—though August saw a drop to just one incident, hinting at early success from new enforcement. The Besson Street district alone accounts for half the cases, while Belmont sees 19%. Two arrests have been made so far, yielding a 6% detection rate. Authorities are beefing up nighttime patrols, installing surveillance at key access points, partnering with utility firms and scrap dealers, and planning business meetings to launch awareness campaigns. Citizens are urged to report thefts to help crack down on this growing threat. 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/77009ebd8b73e7f4