{
  "id": 14461541,
  "title": "Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nebraska-deputies-recover-250k-stolen-copper-load-50-miles-past-iowa",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:20:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nebraska-deputies-recover-250k-stolen-copper-load-50-miles-past-iowa-destination"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 7, Lancaster County’s Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped a semi-truck on Interstate 80, approximately 50 miles past its intended destination in Iowa. The driver, Raman Pal, 22, from California, could not provide proper identification or documentation. During the search, officers found 11 pallets of copper wire, weighing 43,937 pounds, and two bolt cutters. The copper load was traced back to Imperial Metal Group in Chicago, which was both the pickup location and the listed destination. The truck, however, had deviated from the intended route, suggesting the shipment had been tampered with. Lakeside Auto Recyclers, the listed destination, confirmed the vehicle was not on the correct path. The truck had displayed the name of another company, Nawab Xpress Inc., which was also charged with the theft. Imperial Metal Group confirmed the copper belonged to them, explaining it had been stolen as the correct carrier was not in possession of it. The total value of the stolen copper exceeded $1 million. The investigation into how the shipment changed hands and involved individuals is ongoing.",
  "summary": "Investigators found missing load-security measures, conflicting carrier information and two identification cards after stopping the truck near Lincoln. The post Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}