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Akbar Sookra, a 21-year-old Labourer of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged yesterday with the offence of ‘Praedial Larceny’ (theft of Agriculture produce), committed on Toney Narine, a 38-year-old Farmer of Capoey public road, Essequibo Coast.
Sookra is accused of committing the offence on 11th October 2023 on the Essequibo Coast.
The charge was laid under Section 72(1) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02.
The case was heard at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esther Sam. The magistrate found the defendant guilty of the offence and sentenced him to eighteen (18) months imprisonment, with a fine of $50,000.
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