23-year-old man jailed 10 years for cannabis trafficking at Nkonya

The Nkonya District Police Command has secured the conviction of 23-year-old Clinton Awuku for unlawful possession or control of narcotic plants for trafficking.

Awuku was arrested on March 31, 2026, at Nkonya Ahenkro after police found 21 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis concealed in a bag in his possession.

In a statement issued by the Oti Regional Police Headquarters in Dambai, the Ghana Police Service said Awuku was convicted by the Jasikan Circuit Court on September 1, 2026.

The statement, signed by the Regional Public Affairs Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor, said Awuku pleaded guilty with explanation to the charge, contrary to Section 41(2)(b) of the Narcotics Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019).

The court, presided over by Isaac Osei Asare, subsequently sentenced him to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour and imposed a fine of 10,000 penalty units.

The Police said Awuku would serve an additional three years in prison if he failed to pay the fine.

The court also ordered the destruction of the narcotic exhibits in the presence of relevant stakeholders.

The Nkonya District Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to combating narcotics-related offences and protecting communities from the harmful effects of illicit drugs.

It urged the public to provide credible information on suspected drug-related activities to assist law enforcement agencies in tackling narcotics offences and safeguarding public safety.