bunkering
n.— «The pipeline is a frequent target for thieves who tap into it to syphon off fuel. The practice, known as bunkering, often causes fires and slicks.» —“Fires break out on Nigeria pipeline” by Segun Owen in Warri, Nigeria Reuters Dec. 27, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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