A man has been jailed for stealing cocoa beans. The Suhum Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
The court sentenced the 42-year-old man to five years in prison. He will serve with hard labour.
The convicted man was caught by local farmers. They apprehended him after he stole quantities of cocoa beans.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of crop theft in agricultural areas.
Farmers rely on these crops for their livelihood.