By: Audrey Raymonda John
Chris Emmanuel a Nigeria National was Wednesday 15th November 2023 sent to prison by Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba road court No1 for unlawful possession of cocaine and kush without lawful authority.
The accused was arraigned on three counts charges of Unlawful Possession of class A drugs contrary to section 17 of the pharmacy and drug Act 2001.
According to the particulars of offense on count one, the accused Chris Emmanuel on Friday 13th October 2023 at Baoma Goderich in the Western Area was found in possession of class A drugs, to wit quantity of Methamphetamine, which is a controlled drugs weighting 60.50 grams without lawful authority.
The police further alleged on count two that the accused on the same date and place was found on possession of five tablets of heroin, which is a controlled drugs without lawful authority.
Whiles Count 3 added that the accused on the same date and place was found in possession of a plastic tie of Kush, weighing 15.8 grams without lawful authority.
When the charges were read and explained to him, no plea was taken.
Defense Counsel Y K T Mansaray applied for bail on behalf of the accused pursuant to section 79 of the criminal procedure Act No32 of 1965.
Police Sergeant 9939 Mohamed Lahai asked for a date to bring his witnesses.
Magistrate Ngegba refused bail and adjourned the matter to the 22nd November 2023 for further hearing.