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Four suspects have been arrested and cables and batteries seized as part of an investigation into metal thefts in Kent and elsewhere.
Officers from Kent Police's Rural Task Force traced a vehicle suspected to be linked to the theft of batteries from telecoms boxes around the South East to a location near Gillingham on Monday 7 October 2024.
More than 100 batteries were seized, along with cables, the vehicle itself, a trailer, a vehicle engine and power tools, and an investigation to determine the origin of all the materials is ongoing.
Three men aged between 37 and 57, as well as a 14-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal and bailed while enquiries continue.
Anyone who has information regarding the theft of telecoms batteries or cables and has yet to report it to police is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/168070/24.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form on their website.