# Cable and copper theft incidents in Southeast Asia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cable-and-copper-theft-incidents-in-southeast-asia
> Updated: 2026-08-08T04:32:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia have conducted various operations targeting the theft of cables and copper.

In the Batu Bara district of Indonesia, police arrested one suspect following the theft of a tower cable in Benteng Village, while a second suspect remains at large. 

In subsequent incidents, Malaysian police in Melaka Tengah apprehended a suspect after a high-speed chase related to cable theft. Meanwhile, in Gresik, Indonesia, two individuals were detained for attempting to steal copper production waste from an industrial area by concealing it within a motorcycle seat.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Police apprehend cable theft suspects in Malaysia and Indonesia

Authorities in Malaysia and Indonesia have arrested individuals involved in separate cable theft incidents, including a 50 km police chase in Melaka and a failed industrial theft in Gresik.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-apprehend-cable-theft-suspects-in-malaysia-and-indonesia

### 2026-07-26: Batu Bara Police Arrest Suspect in Tower Cable Theft

Batu Bara police arrested a 42‑year‑old suspect in a tower‑cable theft that caused about Rp10 million in losses; a second suspect remains at large.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/batu-bara-police-arrest-suspect-in-tower-cable-theft

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