A court in Accra has sentenced a 28-year-old trader to five years in prison. The sentence includes hard labour.
The trader was found guilty of possessing narcotic drugs. This was announced by the Judicial Service.
Police officers arrested the individual during a routine patrol. Details of the arrest were provided by the Ghana Police Service.
The specific date of the arrest was not mentioned. The court case concluded on March 31, 2026.
The court filing stated the conviction was for possession of narcotics.
The sentence aims to uphold laws against drug trafficking and use.