Question 14148 — security of property and people

Summary

Mr. Emeric Salmon draws the attention of the Minister of the Interior and Overseas Territories to the measures that could be reinforced regarding the theft of copper cables. Everywhere and for several years, the phenomenon has been on the rise. In the constituency of the MP, a new theft of cables has been recorded, in Courchaton and Vellechevreux, in Haute-Saône. On the night of December 11 to 12, 2023, individuals stole nearly a two hundred kilometers of copper, in manholes belonging to the operator Orange. These flights severely disrupt telecommunications networks but also, when affected, SNCF traffic, leading to the immobility of thousands of French people. It is worth noting that the Orange group reported an increase of twice as many thefts compared to the previous year. The measures currently in place appear insufficient to stem this phenomenon, especially since the price of copper has seen a significant increase over the last five years, further inciting crimes. However, measures exist to counter the phenomenon. For example, the SNCF has implemented countermeasures, such as the use of drones and increased surveillance of railway tracks. He therefore asks him to kindly indicate the Government's intentions on this matter and in particular what measures it intends to take to stem this phenomenon of metal theft and guarantee the security of infrastructure for communications and transport.

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