By: Audrey Raymonda John
Mohamed Jalloh, a Guinean businessman, has been committed to the High Court on charges of drug possession and customs offences after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown. The accused was arrested for allegedly possessing a large quantity of prohibited drugs and undeclared goods, both of which carry severe legal consequences.
Jalloh was apprehended on July 26, 2025, at the Gbalamuya Customs Post in Kambia District, Northern Province. He was allegedly found with 79 grosses, nine packets, and nine strips of Tramadol 225MG, along with 132 undeclared mobile phones—items he was carrying without lawful authority.
The combined charge against him reads: “Unlawful possession and transportation of prohibited drugs and evasion of customs duties,” in violation of Section 7(b) and Section 8(a) of the National Drug Control Act 2008, as well as Section 77(c) of the Customs Act 2011.
During the proceedings, the prosecution presented evidence outlining the quantity of the drugs and the undeclared goods, arguing that the offences were serious and that the accused could potentially interfere with the case if granted bail. After considering the submissions, Magistrate Jah ruled that there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial, committing Jalloh to the High Court. Bail was denied, and he was remanded to the Male Correctional Centre to await the next session of the High Court.