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Man, 59, Granted Bail In Suspected Narcotics Case

The Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢100,000 bail to a 59-year-old block layer, Razak Suleman, who is accused of unlawfully possessing quantities of dried plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs. The accused was admitted to bail by Her Honour Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, with two sureties who must be resident within the jurisdiction of the […] The post Man, 59, Granted Bail In Suspected…

On October 3, 2026, a 59-year-old block layer named Razak Suleman was apprehended in his Weija home by Ghanian police. The officers, part of the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team, seized dried plant material and 48 wraps suspected to be narcotics. Suleman faces charges under Section 37 (1) and (2) (b) of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020, for unlawful control of narcotic drugs.

During the investigation, Suleman confessed to owning the contraband. The prosecution, represented by Deputy Superintendent of Police Erasmus Kudasi Dzidzon, plans to present the seized substances to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. The accused was granted GH¢100,000 bail by Judge Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, with two local sureties.

Suleman must report to investigators every Monday and Friday until further notice. The case was adjourned until November 10, 2026, when Suleman will have the opportunity to enter his plea.

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