| Scrap metal theft is big at the moment because of the high prices. We've had substation earth rods nicked, lead ripped from schools and dwelling houses, derelict flats broken in to and copper piping ripped from the walls.... you name it. We nicked two smackheads last month who were caught ripping lead flashing from a house while the occupants slept. They told me that they're getting £1200 per ton from scrappies.. |