{
  "id": 15124072,
  "title": "Cable thieves face tougher punishment as govt targets rail disruptions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/cable-thieves-face-tougher-punishment-as-govt-targets-rail-disruptions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128453/cable-thieves-face-tougher-punishment-as-govt-targets-rail-disruptions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "CABLE thieves could face tougher prison terms and fines under proposed legal amendments as the Federal Government moves to curb thefts that disrupt rail services and threaten public safety. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the amendments were bei...",
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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."
}