Court remands trader for supply of narcotic drugs

An Accra Circuit Court on Monday remanded Cleland Dennis Nii Odartey, a trader, for supply of narcotic drugs.

Cleland was said to have in his possession 106 wraps and quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs for the purpose of supply without lawful authority.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge but was remanded by the Court to reappear on Feb 15.

Chief Superintendent of Police, Duuti Tuaruka told the Court that the complainants are police officers from Alpha Swat Unit, Accra Region, whiles the accused person is a trader residing at Ablekuma.

He said on October 9, 2015 at about 0830 hours, while the complainants were on their way to Ablekuma on duty, they had information that someone was dealing in narcotic drugs at Odorkor.

The complainants proceeded to the scene and spotted Cleland in his provision shop. He was arrested and a search conducted revealed 106 wraps and quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in a tray hidden under his counter.

The prosecution said in his investigation caution statement, Cleland claimed ownership of the stuff and stated that it is for his personal use.

He said subsequent investigations revealed that Cleland sells the substances to prospective buyers.