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Three Suspects Brought Before Court Over AP-1 Copper Cable Thefts After Guardia Civil Operation

Investigators traced a mobile group based in Álava following two night-time raids that stripped more than 2,100 meters of wiring near Miranda de Ebro.

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Un vehículo de la Guardia Civil

Overview

  • Guardia Civil’s Equipo ROCA in Burgos led operation KOBREA-STONE, coordinating across provinces for several weeks.
  • The thefts hit the former AP-1 toll at kilometer 66.500, with 1,832 meters stolen first and another 290 meters days later.
  • The stolen cable was valued at roughly €7,000 in total, according to official estimates.
  • Two men and a woman, aged 36 to 56, were identified and placed at the disposal of the Miranda de Ebro investigating court.
  • Authorities say the group targeted poorly monitored stretches at night using specialized cutting tools and consider the ring dismantled.