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Man Sentenced To 10 Years Over Stolen TelOne Wires Worth US$16

4 months agoSun, 04 Aug 2024 15:43:00 GMT
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Man Sentenced To 10 Years Over Stolen TelOne Wires Worth US$16

A 26-year-old Harare man, Sylvester Huche, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Harare Magistrates’ Court.

Huche was found guilty of unlawful possession of 3 meters of TelOne drop wires, in contravention of the Postal and Telecommunications Act.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on July 29, 2024, at around 12:15 AM, when Huche was walking along Matleybent Road in Belvedere, carrying a black plastic bag.

Caleb Kuwarunza and Edmore Jombo, who were conducting security checks in the area, intercepted Huche and searched him, finding the 3 meters of TelOne drop wires and a pair of pliers in his possession.

The recovered wires were valued at US$16. Huche was immediately arrested and handed over to the police.

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The court has imposed the mandatory penalty of 10 years imprisonment on Huche.

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