A tonne of copper cable sells for $7,000 (4,350), so only a few metres of cabling can fetch a thief 100 or more.
Times, Sunday Times
The phone companies' copper cable was both their greatest asset and a big limitation.
Times, Sunday Times
He cited the example of copper cable.
Times, Sunday Times
Because railway journeys are being interrupted and 999 services put at risk by missing copper cable, politicians have finally noticed the rising tide of metal thefts.
Times, Sunday Times
He got nine years plus two more after admitting his part in a plot to steal railway copper cable.
The Sun