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Videos reveal the bold tactics copper thieves use to hit telecom networks

CNN obtained rare footage that shows alleged copper thieves cutting cables, opening manholes and stripping telecom lines in broad daylight. See how crews pull off these heists, leaving customers without service and costing companies millions.

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