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Almost a Ton of Copper: Arrest in Palma Raises Questions About Security and Disposal

Why Parts of Palma Were Left in the Dark

Copper cable theft caused repeated lighting failures in parts of Palma, raising safety concerns for residents.

Published: April 22, 2026
Almost a Ton of Copper: Arrest in Palma Raises Questions About Security and Disposal

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Why were some streets in Palma left without lights for months?

Police say a large amount of copper cable was removed from streetlights in Palma over several months. That theft caused outages in parts of the city, including residential streets where lighting failed repeatedly. The disruption affected not only visibility, but also how safe people felt at night.

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