A fisherman has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour. The sentence was handed down by a circuit court in the Western Region. He was found guilty of stealing fishing nets.
The court heard that the nets belonged to other fishermen. The fisherman committed the act within the Western Region. The specific location of the theft was not detailed in the court filing.
The trial process was described as thorough. The court was satisfied with the evidence presented. This led to the guilty verdict.
The fisherman received a sentence of 10 years. This sentence includes hard labour. The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing details.