Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí in Gort are investigating the theft of copper cable from the ESB over the past week.
The theft of about 15 thousand metres of cable was carried out in the Gort and Ardrahan areas at night time.
The cable was cut from ESB poles and Gardaí suspect the culprits will sell it on for cash.
The line that was targeted runs from Gort to Kilcolgan and is a reserve line on the network.
Gardaí in Gort are advising people living near ESB lines in Ardrahan, Gort and Kilcolgan areas to be vigilant.
Anyone who notices anything suspicious is urged to contact Gardaí at Gort on 091 63 64 00 but not to approach anyone who may be in the area where cable has been cut
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