
Metal Prices Are Soaring. So Is Metal Theft
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Exploring the Surge in Metal Theft and its Implications
Exploring the escalating trend of metal theft driven by soaring metal prices, focusing on the targeting of valuable metals like palladium and platinum. The chapter delves into the extreme measures individuals take for metal scavenging, including online searches for copper in abandoned buildings, and the challenges law enforcement faces due to the surge in thefts related to vehicle electrification.
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