Apprentice jailed two years for possessing narcotics
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday sentenced Abubakari Osumanu, 21, to two years imprisonment and 100 penalty units for possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority.
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The convict, who has been in custody for five months, pleaded not guilty and the case went through the full trial until he was convicted.
Detective Inspector Isaac Agbemehia told the court, presided over by Mr Francis Obiri, that the convict was an apprentice designer living at Kasoa Zongo.
He said on July 18, the Narcotic unit of the Criminal Investigations Department embarked on an anti narcotic drug operation to clamp down on drug peddlers and users.
He said the personnel visited a notorious spot near the Kasoa market where the convict was met holding a black polythene bag, where he was arrested.
Prosecution said a search of the bag in his presence revealed 93 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis and nine smoking foils.
He said that during interrogation, Osumanu claimed ownership of the substance and stated that he bought some for GH¢ 10.00 from one Kpeketey for re-sale.
“The exhibits have been forwarded for examination and report,” Detective Inspector Agbemehia said.
