As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 

Criminologist Associate Professor Nadine Connell explained why these tough new laws won't deter desperate offenders and revealed the simple reason police rarely catch them.

As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 
Criminologist Associate Professor Nadine Connell explained why these tough new laws won't deter desperate offenders and revealed the simple reason police rarely catch them.

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