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Fibre Optics Cable Deliberately Cut Near Listowel

The loss of almost all telecommunication service in Listowel and surrounding areas last night has become an OPP investigation.

Police report that someone crossed a grassy ditch near the intersection of Highway 23 and Line 87, just east of the Listowel Christian School property, and cut a fibre optic cable.

That resulted in the loss of telephone, internet and T-V service in and around Listowel for several hours until repairs could be made.

Perth County OPP are asking anyone who have seen a parked vehicle or a suspicious person near the intersection of Highway 23 and Line 87, north of Listowel around 7:30 last night to give them a call.

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