Seven people are arrested for theft of metal cables in Barretos, SP Seven people were arrested this Wednesday (15) suspected of being part of a criminal association specializing in the theft of metal cables in Barretos (SP), according to the Civil Police. According to the Judiciary Police Center, the group is suspected of using uniforms similar to those of telecommunications companies and vehicles to remove cables from underground boxes. The investigations began on Monday (13), after the police received information about the group's activities. Images provided by a telephone company showed thefts in different parts of the city. In total, 955 meters of cables were taken. According to the police, analysis of the images helped identify the vehicles used by the suspects: a truck and two cars. ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Seven people were arrested for theft of metal cables in Barretos, SP Disclosure During the investigation, civil police accompanied one of the vehicles to a property where the suspects were staying. Seven people were found at the scene, all from the state of Goiás. The police reported that the suspects were unable to explain the origin of the rental of the property or the origin of the wires, cables, tools and other materials found in the house. According to the bulletin, they said that the material was already at the property when they arrived. READ MORE Electrician is arrested on suspicion of installing 'cat' in energy meters in Franca, SP Marcelo Gambi, the delegate responsible for the case, charged the suspects with reception and criminal association. The vehicles, wires and tools were seized. The prisoners must be sent to the Colina Public Prison (SP), where they will be available to the courts. The investigation continues through a police inquiry. Prisoners are suspected of being part of a group specializing in theft of metal cables in Barretos, SP Disclosure See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region