A court in Accra has sentenced a trader named David Ankrah to five years in prison. This happened on June 4, 2026. Mr. Ankrah is 40 years old.
The sentence includes hard labour. He was found guilty of possessing narcotic drugs. The court found him with the items.
Authorities discovered 15 compressed parcels of dried leaves. These leaves were suspected to be Indian hemp. The discovery led to his arrest and subsequent trial.
The Accra Circuit Court handled the case. It is part of the Judicial Service's work to deal with drug-related offenses.
This action by the court shows the seriousness of drug possession charges in Ghana. Such offenses carry significant penalties.
The Judicial Service ensures that laws related to narcotics are enforced. This helps in the fight against illegal drug trade.