Thieves stole 1,500 meters of buried telephone cables in Doubs, causing over 13,000 euros in losses for Orange.
Cables stolen in Doubs
According to information from the departmental gendarmerie group of the Doubs, the perpetrators took 1,500 meters of telephone cables belonging to the operator Orange.Cables were hidden with traps
According to the gendarmerie, the cables were buried and hidden under traps themselves camouflaged with soil and grass.Theft causes significant financial loss
In total, the theft represents a significant loss: approximately 4,000 euros for the stolen equipment, plus nearly 10,000 euros in repair costs to restore the network.Impact on telecommunications service
The stolen cables were part of Orange’s infrastructure, which provides telephone and internet services to residents and businesses in the region. The damage could disrupt service for some users until repairs are completed.
