He puts his pilferage at a modest 2kg of rice for every 52kg-sack he handles.

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In June 2008 attacks, accidents and pilferage meant the loss of 44 trucks and 220, 000 gallons of fuel.

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Mr Gilman's view is that there was less outright pilferage than is commonly believed, though American food aid and bilateral trade credits were two areas where corruption was endemic.

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The workshop was aimed at preparing a detailed and comprehensive record of these artifacts on scientific methods to avoid any chance of theft and pilferage in addition to facilitate study and research.

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