An Accra High Courtnow hearing the case of one of the suspected drug barons, Prince Tsibu-Darko on Monday rejected an application for bail for him. Mr Gabriel Pwamang, Defence Counsel for Tibu-Darko, filed a motion for bail but this was rejected by the court.
The case, which was initially being tried at the Circuit Court, was moved to the High Court.The case has been adjourned to November 20. The case of the prosecution is that investigations are still underway.
The plea of Tsibu-Darko, 49, owner of Koreana Hotel, who was picked by the security for allegedly dealing in narcotic drugs, is yet to be taken by the court.
He also owns Kamoney Forex Bureau in Tema. Tsibu-Darko who first appeared before an Accra Circuit Court is facing a charge of doing prohibited business relating narcotic drugs.
Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Abavelim reminded the courtof the fact that the Police had not completed investigations.The facts of the case are that the Police after receiving intelligence reports mounted surveillance, which revealed that the accused
was doing business relating to narcotics.
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