WEST BANGKA, iNews.id – Illegal tin mining activities are rampant in Tembelok and Keranggan waters, Mentok District, Regency West Bangka, Bangka Belitung (Babel) poses a serious threat to the region's electricity infrastructure. Hundreds of mining pontoons operating around the landing point cable The Sumatra-Bangka underwater interconnection has the potential to damage 150 kV cables.

PLN Bangka UPTG Manager, Ebtian Apriantoro expressed his concerns regarding the activities illegal theft This. “This submarine cable is the backbone of the electricity system on Bangka Island. “If it is damaged, the electricity supply to the entire region will be disrupted,” said Ebtian, Friday (8/11/2024).

PLN, he said, had sensitized the public and related parties about the dangers of mining activities carried out too close to undersea cables. Meanwhile, he continued, mining activities continue to this day.

Editor: Kurnia Illahi



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