City Council President Paul Krekorian stated that the consequences to the taxpayers of Los Angeles are far greater than the $40,000 value of the recovered copper, estimating repair costs due to theft to exceed half a million dollars.
LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton acknowledged that some recyclers have bought stolen wire from outside the city, indicating a wider problem with theft affecting local infrastructure.
Hamilton emphasized their renewed focus on the most egregious offenders involved in the illegal recycling of copper, using a tracking system to identify persistent violators.
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