Copper cable theft hits new Demerara River Bridge in Guyana

Thieves stole 90 feet of heavy-duty copper cable from the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge in East Bank Demerara, Guyana, valued at GY$1.620 million. The incident highlights vulnerability of critical infrastructure to metal theft, potentially delaying bridge operations or safety systems. Police are investigating; impact on bridge functionality remains unclear.