A Koforidua High Court has given a five-year jail sentence to a 40-year-old man. He will serve the time with hard labour.
The court found him guilty of possessing narcotic drugs. He was carrying 1.2 kilograms of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp.
Police officers apprehended the man during a sting operation. The operation was aimed at finding illegal activities.
The Koforidua High Court made the sentencing on June 24, 2026. This action follows the successful prosecution by the state.
Possession of Indian hemp is against the laws of Ghana. The sentence aims to deter others from engaging in such activities.
The substance will be kept as evidence. Further investigations may follow into the source of the drugs.