Sand Theft in Tyre
The Internal Security Forces have launched an investigation into the theft of huge quantities of sand from the coast of the southern city of Tyre in the area of Shawakeer.
The National News Agency said Tuesday that unknown assailants used trucks under the cover of darkness to dig craters – one of them 100 meters long, 30 meters wide and up to seven meters deep – to steal the sand.
NNA quoted Tyre municipality representatives as saying that the assailants were able to take off with more than 70 truckloads, each worth not less than $1,000 per load.
“They took advantage of the preoccupation of the security forces with the latest incidents and bombings in Tyre,” they said.
The municipal officials placed cement blocks and earth mounds to prevent further theft, NNA said.
Tyre municipality conducted patrols in the area while the ISF launched an investigation to arrest the culprits, the agency added.
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