In various regions of Morocco, the alarming trend of copper wire theft continues to thrive, yielding significant profits for criminals involved in this illicit activity. Recently, the judicial police center in Tamanart, located on the outskirts of Marrakech, made notable progress in addressing the issue of copper wire theft, which has recently prompted a response from various security services in the red city and its surrounding areas.
According to information obtained by Al Mayadeen, a series of investigations and field operations conducted in the Sidi Ghanem area and the Al-Massar neighborhood within the Tamanart community took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. These efforts led to the arrest of two individuals in their twenties who are suspected of being involved in the theft of electrical and communication wires from several residential developments and industrial zones. Following their arrest, both suspects were placed under judicial investigation in accordance with the directives of the competent public prosecutor.
Following the arrests, the judicial police in Tamanart, in coordination with national security forces, conducted thorough investigations across various locations that had fallen victim to copper wire theft. This included extensive inspections in the Sidi Ghanem industrial area and the Al-Massar neighborhood, aimed at documenting the damages and completing the necessary investigative procedures.
Field inspections revealed, according to security sources, that numerous streets and facilities experienced significant thefts of electrical and communication wires, resulting in considerable material losses and impacting the continuity of essential services in the affected areas. Ongoing judicial investigations are being overseen by the competent public prosecutor to clarify all potential extensions of this case and to assign legal responsibilities to anyone proven to be involved, based on the findings of the investigation.
Copper wire theft is recognized as a crime that directly harms infrastructure and disrupts electrical and communication networks, causing service interruptions and financial losses. This reality underscores the urgency of addressing such crimes as a top security priority, safeguarding both public and private properties while ensuring the continuity of vital facilities.
As reported by almayadeennews.ma.
