sentences:  Ricetti was arrested on 4 March 1942 for failing to register and failing to report.His statement that he was unaware of the requirements was accepted by the local police, and the local police Officer-in-Charge reported that he did not have a concern with Ricetti, noting that he was a "harmless mental deficient who lives the life of a hermit".Military Police Intelligence of Sydney had different views however and demanded a search be conducted by local police of his cave premises.