Landmarks Vandalized: Neighborhoods Immersed in the Dark

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It is not a week without a cable being punished and copper stolen. The criminals now attack the streetlights. Near Valenciennes, several municipalities have found themselves partially immersed in the dark. If the Hauts-de-France region is one of the most affected by the flights, it is because it is crossed by major roads. They allow to quickly reach Eastern Europe or North Africa, where copper sells up to 10,000 euros per ton. (Police, justice a…