An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday convicted a 47-year-old woman for possessing Indian hemp.
Rita Atsufui Koffie admitted the offence and she was convicted on her own plea but sentence was deferred to Thursday.
The judge, Mrs Susana Eduful, had earlier ordered for a pregnancy test on Rita.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Evans Kessie told the Court that Rita was a trader, living at Shukura near Dansoman.
He said upon a tip-off, the Police arrested Rita on September 9, 2020, at about 1600 hours with three buckets of the Indian hemp soaked in liquid, popularly known as “lacka” as well as quantity of the dried leaves.
ASP Kessie said the exhibit was sent to the laboratory for examination where it tested positive.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Postecoglou backs Bentancur appeal after ‘mistake’
35 mins -
#Manifesto debate: NDC to enact and pass National Climate Law – Prof Klutse
44 mins -
‘Everything a manager could wish for’ – Guardiola signs new deal
53 mins -
TEWU suspends strike after NLC directive, urges swift resolution of grievances
1 hour -
Netflix debuts Grain Media’s explosive film
1 hour -
‘Expired’ rice scandal: FDA is complicit; top officials must be fired – Ablakwa
2 hours -
#TheManifestoDebate: We’ll provide potable water, expand water distribution network – NDC
2 hours -
IPR Ghana@50: Pupils educated to keep the environment clean
2 hours -
PenTrust CEO named ‘Best Pensions CEO’, company wins ‘Scheme Administrator Award’ at Ghana Accountancy & Finance Awards 2024
3 hours -
Alan Kyerematen’s ‘Brighter Future for Health Professionals’ in Ghana Revealed in Bono
3 hours -
#TheManifestoDebate: NPP will ensure a safer, cleaner and greener environment – Dr Kokofu
3 hours -
2024 Election: Police to deal with individuals who will cause trouble – IGP
3 hours -
Seychelles President’s visit rekindles historical and diplomatic ties with Ghana
3 hours -
Election 2024: EC destroys defective ballot papers for Ahafo and Volta regions
3 hours -
2024 Election: I am sad EC disqualified me, but I endorse CPP’s candidate – PNP’s Nabla
4 hours