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UPS employee 'gang' in phone theft operation
Summary
Mohammad Bah, a 20-year-old part-time employee at a United Parcel Service facility in Finglas, County Dublin, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of phones on August 2, 2019. The court heard that Bah was caught by company investigators with five stolen phones hidden in his trousers and work boots. He admitted to participating in a group of employees who stole, sold, and divided profits from the devices. Although Bah stated he was initially a lookout, he later became directly involved in the thefts. The total value of the phones in his possession was just over €1,900. During the sentencing hearing, Judge Elma Sheahan noted that Bah had no previous convictions and was working to support himself while studying. The judge ordered the €1,900 held by the defense to be donated to St Vincent de Paul. She also directed Bah to engage in a restorative justice programme and ordered a probation report. The matter was adjourned for sentencing on March 5 next year. The report notes that another individual involved in the alleged operation is currently before the courts, but no specific plea or sentence was recorded for that person in this proceeding.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: UPS employee 'gang' in phone theft operation. Charges or matters: two counts of theft of phones from the company at Jamestown Road, Finglas, on August 2, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 5 Adjournment
- 2020-11-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of theft of phones from the company at Jamestown Road, Finglas, on August 2, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She also ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter for sentencing on March 5 next year.
Defendant
Charges: two counts of theft of phones from the company at Jamestown Road, Finglas, on August 2, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge ordered Bah to engage in a restorative justice programme between now and then.; She also ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter for sentencing on March 5 next year.
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