A 52-year-old operator of a drinking spot appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs.
The accused, George Akoto, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of GHC100,000 with three sureties, one of whom must provide property as justification.
The case has been adjourned to February 12, 2024.
The complainants in the case are policemen stationed at the Police Intelligence Directorate.
According to the prosecution, the accused person operates a spot at “June 4th”, a suburb of Accra.
On January 19, 2024, the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in collaboration with the Formed Police Unit (FPU) arrested about 62 suspects, including the accused person, during an intelligence-led operation at Kantamanto Market and its environs.
During the operation, a search conducted at Akoto’s drinking spot revealed a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The prosecutor stated that when questioned about the source of his supply, the accused person admitted ownership but failed to provide information on the whereabouts of the supplier.
Efforts are underway to locate and arrest the supplier to assist with investigations.
