Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 10 January 2018Source: peacefmonline.comFarmer jailed 10 years for possessing marijuanaThe 45-year farmer was charged with illegal possession of narcotic drugsA 45-year farmer caught with a large quantity of marijuana has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour by the Juaso Circuit Court. Kofi Gbedema has been dealing in hard drugs at Dampong, a predominantly farming community, in the Asante-Akim Municipality, and was arrested by the police following a tip-off. He was charged with illegal possession of narcotic drugs and pleaded guilty to the offence. A search of his room in the presence of the wife and other witness uncovered two large parcels and 78 wraps of dried leaves that proved to be marijuana. He admitted ownership of the psychoactive drug and mentioned one Mark from Wenchi as his source of supply.

Source: GhanaWeb January 10, 2018 13:41 UTC