Water meter thefts spread across Japan as copper prices rise

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

May 7, 2026 - 15:06

Water meter thefts spread across Japan as copper prices rise

Experienced thieves can remove a meter in under a minute, according to a water bureau official.

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

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