KUWAIT CITY, June 20: The Deputy Public Prosecutor has ordered the registration of a felony case following a report filed by a representative of the Ministry of Electricity concerning the theft and extensive damage to high-value copper electrical conductors. The prosecutor also instructed the General Department of Criminal Evidence to dispatch technical experts to examine the crime scene and collect any forensic evidence that may assist in identifying the perpetrators.

According to official details, a Kuwaiti citizen born in 1988 appeared at Al-Qashaniya Police Station, presenting a formal mandate from the Ministry of Electricity. He reported that a technical fault had been detected in the ministry’s power lines, prompting a team of engineers to be dispatched to the site located on Abdali Road, at kilometer 73 in the direction of Jahra.

Upon arrival, the technicians discovered a major act of theft and sabotage. Unknown individuals had stolen and vandalized copper conductors of significant length and value. Specifically, the thieves cut and damaged 280 meters of 100 mm-thick copper conductors, part of a total of 865 meters of cabling affected. Additionally, 649 meters of the same type of copper conductors were found damaged. The assailants also broke and destroyed five wooden utility poles, each 11 meters in height, along with all attached electrical components and accessories.

The total market value of the stolen and damaged materials was estimated at 5,270 Kuwaiti dinars. Following the report, the Public Prosecutor’s office confirmed the case would be treated as a felony. An official inspection report was filed, and criminal investigation officers have been assigned to begin a full inquiry into the incident.