Cable theft gang arrested Cable theft gang arrested

KUWAIT: Residency detectives arrested members of a gang involved in the theft of electricity cables belonging to the Ministry of Electricity and Water. Detectives uncovered a gang consisting of a number of Bangladeshi nationals, who were involved in stealing the cables, so a team was formed and the suspects were arrested following an investigation. Authorities found more than 1,000 kilograms of copper, and tools used in cutting the cables. The suspects confessed to the thefts. Moreover it was discovered that none of them worked for their 'sponsors' but instead paid black market sponsors for their visas.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun