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The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has arrested 122 persons for the year as its campaign against electricity theft,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, countrywide,Cheap Jerseys, intensifies.The company noted recently that Emerson’s Hotel in Timehri and ND&S Furniture Store in La Jalousie, West Coast Demerara were caught stealing electricity. Other woodworking establishments were also caught stealing electricity earlier in the year.GPL operatives disclosed that constant checks are being made at premises of individuals and business establishments who have outstanding balances for the power company.According to the power company,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, GPL,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, those arrested were the result of raids carried out during the day and night.GPL is determined to send a strong message to persons who insist on stealing electricity. The company stressed that it was taking a number of steps to curb the theft of electricity. One measure is the use of a special type of meter – the Itron meter – that is being used for large consumers in a secure environment.For small customers, the company is offering the prepaid meter,Cheap China NFL Jerseys, which discourages consumers from accessing it with the intention of tampering.The penalty for stealing electricity is a fine of $50,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping,000 and a mandatory sentence of one year imprisonment.This determined stance by GPL comes as the company intends to drastically reduce its losses associated with electricity theft.The power company stated that its personnel intend to seek out all those persons who are directing criminal activity at GPL and will have them face the full force of the law. |
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