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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority\u2019s Electricity Business Unit would like to urge persons to cease and desist\u00a0from dismantling and removing fallen utility poles around the island. The theft of these poles is an offence\u00a0and legal action can be taken against perpetrators.<\/p>\n

APUA will be forced to engage the assistance of the Antigua and Barbuda Royal Police Force should persons persist with this practice.<\/p>

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The APUA Electricity Business Unit also solicits the assistance of the public by reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. We would like to extend advanced gratitude for the cooperation and\u00a0assistance of the public.<\/p>

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(Press Release) The Antigua Public Utilities Authority\u2019s Electricity Business Unit would like to urge persons to cease and desist\u00a0from dismantling and removing fallen utility poles around the island. The theft of these poles is an offence\u00a0and legal action can be taken against perpetrators. 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