Police arrested man over railway copper thefts causing train delays in Spain
Published date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:07:36 +0700Police have arrested a man suspected of carrying out multiple copper wire thefts on railway tracks in Spain, causing widespread disruption to train services.
CCTV footage shows the burglar appearing to access restricted areas near the tracks before removing sections of copper cabling in Zaragoza.
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Zaragoza, Spain |
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23/02/2026 |
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