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THEFT ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1969 - SECT 21



21.(1) A person handles stolen goods if (otherwise than in the course of the
stealing), knowing or believing them to be stolen goods, he dishonestly
receives the goods, or dishonestly undertakes or assists in their retention,
removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another person, or
if he arranges to do so.

(2) A person guilty of handling stolen goods shall, on conviction on
indictment, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.


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