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Fraud in the Oil Fields: A Boom in Theft Costs Texas Industry Millions

By Marfa Public Radio
Published February 17, 2013 at 5:00 AM CST
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A truck carries drill pipe. Photo by Dave Fehling.

In South and West Texas, a boom in drilling for oil and gas is creating jobs, wealth...and crime. Tune in to Morning Edition today (Monday, Feb 19) at 8:30 AM, to hear StateImpact reporter Dave Fehling explain how thieves are costing the oil industry millions of dollars. If you missed the report on the air, listen here.
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