The PNP also warns everyone who engages in this illicit activity that the claws of the law will come running after them. Photo: pixabay
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) assured full cooperation to Globe Telecom in a massive search against those involved in the illegal cutting and stealing of copper cable that affected the restoration of services to its franchise areas in the Visayas.
Following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette last December 2021, Globe reported the immediate rehabilitation of the facilities but complete restoration was dragged due to this illegal activity.
As Globe reported, about 30 suspects were arrested including third-party contractors and Globe’s field technicians.
Last year, 38 individuals were also nabbed due to the same complaint. 11 persons allegedly linked to cable stealing are subjected to search operations.
“We are in constant coordination with the security team of the telco company. It’s also unfortunate that some of those apprehended were minors who might have been used to swiftly execute their modus,” PNP Chief General Dionardo Carlos said.
Carlos vows that the PNP will not turn a blind eye into these incidents especially that they negatively affect the delivery of service to the public.
The PNP also warns everyone who engages in this illicit activity that the claws of the law will come running after them.
With this, the PNP asks the public to remain vigilant against this criminal act and report to authorities any irregularity happening in their area.
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