【全国で多発】水道メーター盗難　背景に銅の価格高騰……どんな家から盗まれやすい？できる対策は？６月全面施行「金属盗対策法」の効力は（2026年5月1日）

Water meter thefts are occurring frequently across Japan. Since May, incidents have also been reported in the Kansai region. It turns out that water meters use copper, a material whose value is rapidly increasing, making them a target for criminals because they are "easy to steal and lucrative." Water meters are being targeted. What can be done to prevent such thefts, and what are the reasons behind this surge? Based on an interview with water journalist and Musashino University visiting professor, Junji Hashimoto, announcer Nobuaki Fukushima explains. (Broadcast May 1, 2026, from MBS TV's "Yon-chan TV" segment, "Fukushima Presentation") ▼MBS NEWS DIG https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/list/mbs ▼Daily delivery of the latest news and features. Please subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/MBSnewsCH?s... #watermeter #theft #incident #NobuakiFukushima #announcer #explanation #news