15 May 2020

Suspected cell tower attackers 'placing people's lives at risk'

From Checkpoint, 5:40 pm on 15 May 2020

The country's three major mobile companies are asking the public to report any suspicious activity after a spate of suspected arson attacks on cellphone towers.

The Telecommunications Forum represents the companies and says there were 10 suspicious incidents across Auckland over the past six weeks - out of a total 14 around the country, including in Wellington and Northland.

The police are investigating after towers were burned or vandalised. Chen Liu reports.