12 months extra for chipper
An Essex man prosecuted for handling stolen goods has received an extended sentence for also being in possession of modified games console chips.
David Hoang, of 43 Greenlane, Ilford was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on the 23rd of this month following a police raid on his shop, DH Wings.
ELSPA investigators were called up to provide evidence at Hoang's trial following his not guilty plea to chipping offences. With ELSPA's input he was successfully convicted of possessing the chips and received an extra month to his sentence, taking his full prison term to 18 months.
"We're pleased we could assist in this case," said Michael Rawlinson, deputy director general of ELSPA. "The modification of games consoles, more commonly known as 'chipping', is a criminal offence and so is the possession of modified chips. The successful resolution of this case highlights the very real threat of prosecution and a criminal record to anyone tempted to become involved."
