Gambia: Alleged Drug Possessor Charged

The Office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEAG), through its prosecution unit, yesterday, 1st June 2015 filed a single count charge of unlawful possession of prohibited drug against one Assan Mbye before the Kanifing Magistrate's Court, presided over by Magistrate Colley.

The statement of offence revealed possession of prohibited drug, contrary to section 35 (3) of the Drug Control Act, laws of The Gambia. The particulars of offence stated that the accused Assan Mbye, on or about 6th March, 2015 in Latrikunda German, was allegedly found in possession of 1 kilogram and 160grams of cannabis (prohibited drug) and thereby committed an offence.

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