{
  "id": 14907279,
  "title": "Cable thief caught red-handed along NKVE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/cable-thief-caught-red-handed-along-nkve",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:09:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1556830/cable-thief-caught-red-handed-along-nkve"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent operation along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), a cable thief was apprehended by a combined effort of Plus Malaysia Bhd personnel and police authorities. The highway concessionaire revealed the arrest on its Facebook page as part of ongoing efforts to combat the theft and destruction of crucial highway infrastructure.\n\nThe suspect was handed over to the Sentul police headquarters for further investigation. Images shared by Plus displayed two uniformed policemen alongside a patrol car parked on the highway shoulder at night, with a man seen sitting nearby, handcuffed and awaiting police scrutiny. Alongside the man, cutting tools including a cordless power tool, hacksaw, hand saw, and a toolbox, along with a severed cable, were found on a concrete roadside barrier.\n\nThe exact date of the operation, the suspect's identity, and the value of the stolen cables were not disclosed by Plus. The organization emphasized that the theft or destruction of highway facilities constitutes a serious offense that could jeopardize motorists' safety. Damage to cables, safety barriers, and road signs can compromise highway safety systems and disrupt their operations.\n\nPlus expressed gratitude to the personnel involved in the operation for their role in safeguarding highway infrastructure. The company urged motorists to report any suspicious activities along expressways to prevent such crimes. Individuals with information can contact PLUSLine at 1-800-88-0000 or report to the authorities.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A cable thief has been arrested following a joint operation by Plus Malaysia Bhd (Plus) personnel and police along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE).",
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  "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."
}