An Accra Circuit Court has issued three individuals, Gilano Jorgino Holwin, Alhaji Iddrisu Haruna, and John Mensah Sarbah, bail after refusing to be remanded in lawful custody following allegations of concealing 869 slabs of suspected cocaine within bags of gari and cassava powder in Tema. The court, presided over by Mrs Evelyn Asamoah, rejected the bail applications presented by the prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah, who stated that investigations were ongoing and urged caution. The accused, all residents of North Legon and Nungua respectively, were identified as being stationed at the Tema Regional Criminal Investigations Department. According to the prosecution, the complainants, Police Officers, were tasked with investigating alleged narcotic drug activities at the Golden Suvineur warehouse on August 5, 2026, at approximately 1930 hours. They discovered the accused, Holwin, Haruna, and Sarbah, loading white sacks of gari and cassava powder into a DAF truck with registration number WR 1118-10. A thorough inspection revealed that 869 slabs of substances suspected to be narcotics were concealed within the bags. During interrogation, Holwin admitted ownership and indicated that Haruna and Sarbah were assisting him to export the drugs to London, UK. The prosecution stated that the evidence has been forwarded to the Forensic Science Laboratory for examination and a comprehensive report compilation. The court informed the prosecution that investigations are still active and ongoing, with further updates expected.
The prosecution’s initial statement indicates that the accused were tasked with transporting the drugs to London, UK, and that the alleged concealment was a deliberate attempt to conceal the narcotics. The source of the gari and cassava powder remains unclear, though the prosecution has stated that the warehouse was a significant point of interest during the investigation. The legal team for the accused is currently awaiting further instructions regarding their next steps, including potential defense strategies, while the court continues to monitor the investigation.
This development follows a significant increase in reported activity within the Tema area, raising concerns about potential organized crime activities and the movement of illicit substances. The extent of the trafficking operation is currently unclear, but authorities are investigating the potential ramifications for the region. The case is currently being considered for further proceedings.
Further details regarding the specifics of the investigation, including the forensic examination and the exact quantities of the drugs found, are expected to be disclosed in subsequent court filings.
– Tags: narcotics, crime, Tema, investigation, court, police, drug trafficking
Excerpt: A court has ordered three individuals to remain in custody following allegations of concealing suspected cocaine within bags of gari and cassava powder in Tema, escalating concerns about potential organized crime within the region.
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