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Copper theft is exploding in Tangipahoa Parish, with churches like Antioch Baptist in Tickfaw becoming prime targets—stolen wiring costs thousands to replace and leaves congregations heartbroken. With multiple robberies and a growing trail of stolen wire moving from Baton Rouge to Mississippi, authorities are cracking down using new state laws that require cashless metal sales, fingerprinting, and ID checks. Non-compliant scrap yards face criminal charges and shutdowns as law enforcement teams work with state agencies to shut down the fence market and restore safety to vulnerable communities.

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