The arrested individuals, who were transporting the material in a van, could not justify its lawful origin. The arrest occurred during a police checkpoint on the N-340 early Friday morning.

During the vehicle search, officers located a large quantity of copper cable cut into sections to facilitate transport. The material showed signs of dirt and manipulation, indicating a possible illicit source.

The two men, aged 31 and 37, have been handed over to the duty investigating court in Tortosa to continue with the investigation.