Copper thefts in Pyrénées-Orientales

A report from Félix Mathieu details the theft of 75,000€ worth of copper in the Pyrénées-Orientales, with bee production declining. The subject of a podcast concerns a theft of copper in the Pyrénées-Orientales, where two young men were suspected of having stolen 75,000€ by cutting electrical cables for electric vehicle charging stations.

Arrests and similar thefts

The thieves were identified and arrested on September 25, and there were nine other similar thefts in the department. The association France Charge en France recorded 400 complaints that year.

Impact on electric vehicle infrastructure

The thefts of electrical cables are concerning for charging stations and drivers turning to electric vehicles. The podcast also addresses bee production in France, which has declined this year due to drought and predators such as the Asian hornet, as well as pesticides.

Government response to Asian hornet threat

The Ministry of Ecological Transition has launched a national anti-Asian hornet plan, but its content is not yet defined.