SIMA IBRAHIM vs. THE REPUBLIC

DZAMEFE, JA This is an appeal from the judgment of the High Court Accra dated 3rd March, 2011. The appellant was charged with the following offences;- Count 1 Statement of Offence Attempt to commit an offence of Exportation of narcotic drugs without a licence issued by the Minister of Health: contrary to Section 56(a) and 1(1) of the Narcotic Drugs (Control Enforcement and Sanctions) Law 1990 (PNDCL 236). Particulars of Offence The particulars are that on 7th September 2009 at the Kotoka International Airport in the greater Accra Region and within the jurisdiction of this Court attempted to export to Frankfurt, 4,943.6774 grams of narcotic drug without licence issued by the Minister of Health. Count 2 Statement of Offence Possession of narcotic drugs without licence issued by the Minister for Health; contrary to Section 2(1) of the Narcotic Drugs (Control Enforcement and Sanctions) law 1990 (PNDCL 236). Particulars of Offence The particulars are that on 7th Septemb...