Major police operation in Winterhausen: police arrest suspected copper thieves
In the night heading into Wednesday, police in Winterhausen and Sommerhausen arrested several men. Witnesses reported up to ten people in handcuffs.
Police operation in Mainfranken apparently hits organised copper theft gang
In the night heading into Wednesday, police in the Winterhausen and Sommerhausen area apparently struck a blow against a group of suspected copper thieves. Eyewitnesses from both towns reported to meincharivari.de that up to ten men were allegedly led away in handcuffs.
Police confirmed to the editorial office that preliminary investigations were already underway against those arrested — the men had already been in the focus of investigators.
In recent weeks, copper thefts had become significantly more frequent in the Main-Rhön and Mainfranken regions. Targets included copper roofs, power cables in solar parks, and heavy-duty cables for dredging vessels. The total damage is estimated at a mid-six-figure amount. Which of the thefts are specifically attributable to those now arrested is still the subject of investigation.
According to the statements, the perpetrators operated in well-organised groups — this was the only way to explain the rapid dismantling and transport of larger quantities of copper.
A large number of police officers were deployed during Wednesday morning's operation; a helicopter was also in the air over the Sommerhausen and Winterhausen area.
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