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Suspects detained for alleged theft of water station cables

By Petra - Feb 26,2014 - Last updated at Feb 26,2014

AMMAN — The Public Security Department (PSD) in Karak on Wednesday detained a number of suspects accused of stealing electricity cables from the Lajoun water station, according to the director of the Water Department in Karak, Samer Maaytah.

Maaytah said the assaults on water stations in the governorate have become a source of worry to the water authorities due to the recurrent disruptions in pumping and the extra costs incurred to replace stolen cables and generators.

He added that the perpetrators usually carry guns and attack station guards, which highlights the need for of PSD personnel to provide permanent protection for water resources.

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