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Two charged in connection with theft of sweet potatoes

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Two St Michael men have been charged in connection with the theft of sweet potatoes belonging to Applewaite’s Plantation, Applewaite’s, St George.

They are Rico Omar Drayton, 32 years, of Turton’s Gap, Government Hill, and Trevon Orlando Farley, 26, of Seales Land, Government Hill.

They are facing five counts, which are alleged to have occurred between January 29 and March 1, 2022. The stolen produce is valued at $6 320, but none has been recovered.

Drayton and Farley are expected to appear in the District “B” Magistrates court on Wednesday to hear the charges. (PR/SAT)

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