Claro is asking people to call its 24/7 communications center at 787-792-8484 to report copper theft.
Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board President Sandra Torres announced Thursday the reactivation of the Interagency Committee against metals theft comprised by more than 10 agencies, the Legislature and telecom companies affected by this crime under Law 53 of 2012.
As the price of copper continues to rise — more than doubling in the last two years — its theft is also escalating, prompting several local government agencies this week to take a stance against the problem by raiding a number of outlets dedicated to buying the metal without asking for evidence of its origin, as required by law.