European Parliament 8 May 2012, Written question E-004681/12 Nuno Melo (PPE) to the Commission. Rise in metal theft in EU countries

Question for written answer E-004681/12 to the Commission Nuno Melo (PPE) (8 May 2012) Subject: Rise in metal theft in EU countries Given that: — Metal theft, particularly copper theft, is on the rise in several EU Member States, — This situation is starting to seriously affect the operation of essential infrastructure for transport, telecommunications and the energy sector, — Incidents in