He bought them as scrap (at an auction which was fixed in his favour), but he was able to ensure that the presses were not destroyed, as they were meant to be.
Waxaana ay uga hadleen kulankooda sidii sarifka Lacagaha Qalaad qiimo la isku ogyahay looga dhigi lahaa, si aan loogu dhibaateyn dadka shacabka ah.