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| Jamaica eyes penalties for scrap metal thieves (Lexington Herald-Leader) |
| A Jamaican official says far tougher fines are needed to fight thieves plundering metal from construction sites, power lines and houses. Industry and Commerce Minister Karl Samuda said Sunday that anyone caught in possession of stolen scrap or attempting to illegally export recyclable copper and other metals should be fined up to about US$28,000. The current fine is US$50. Parliament will ... |
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