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Cancer’ mast finally comes down in Spain
January 25, 2012
• VICTORY: Councillor Concepcion Labao
By Wendy Williams
THEY have long feared that a mobile phone mast has been causing
cancer in their village.
Now the residents of Benajarafe have scored a massive victory by having it
removed.
After a two year battle, Vodafone has been ordered to take down the
controversial transmitter.
The locals are adamant that the mast, which stands just metres from their
houses was the reason for a high incidence of recent cancer deaths.
Of the nearly 400 residents there have been a staggering 50 cases of cancer
with more than 30 people dying in recent years.
Many others claim to have been suffering from insomnia, headaches,
depression and memory disorders due to the mast.
Following numerous protests Velez Malaga Town Hall issued a municipal order
in 2009 to have it taken down as its construction 16 years ago was not
licensed.
After Vodafone lost an appeal against the order, the town hall received
notification that it could be removed.
“We are satisfied,” said councillor Concepcion Labao. “Work is beginning on
removing this mast, which has a great visual impact and is not legal.”
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