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Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say

Demolition sites are being stripped for copper at an escalating rate, according to a Perth demolition contractor, risking electrocution and asbestos exposure to sell the scrap metal on the black market.

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ABC AustraliaJun 2, 2026, 6:49 AM

Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say

Demolition sites are being stripped for copper at an escalating rate, according to a Perth demolition contractor, risking electrocution and asbestos exposure to sell the scrap metal on the black market.

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