The Toase Magistrate Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality has fined a 19-year-old farmer GH₵ 4,800.00 for stealing five sacks of ginger valued at GH₵17,500.00 at Gyankobaa near Toase.

Daniel Mahama pleaded guilty to theft and was convicted on his own plea.

He will serve 12 months' imprisonment in default of the fine.

Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr.