Can you call it "sweet revenge?" Probably not ...

A man convicted of robbing a candy store has been sentenced to have his hands chopped off. As if that isn't enough to keep him from stealing, he's also going to do a year in prison. The guy was arrested back in May, when the police found "$900 (£560), three pairs of gloves and a large amount of chocolate in his car," the BBC reports.

So, if you find your way to Iran, bring a full wallet – or exercise some restraint. The BBC adds that amputation is usually only used in the cases of habitual thieves, but I don't know that I'd roll the dice. If you want a candy bar, just buy it. Then, you'll have the hands you need to eat it.

[from hapal via Flickr]

Filed under: Food and Drink, Iran, Middle East