ELLIS TAMAKLOE vs. THE REPUBLIC

ANSAH, JSC: Each accused was charged with and convicted for the offences of: “COUNT ONE STATEMENT OF OFFENCE. Attempted exportation of Narcotic Drugs without lawful authority contrary to Sections 56 (a) and 1(1) of the (Narcotic Drugs Control enforcement and Sanctions) Law, PNDCL 236. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE. 1 ROGER OCLOO 2 ELLIS TAMAKLOE on or about 29th August 2006 at the DHL Office, Kanda in Accra, in the Greater Accra Region did attempt out of Ghana without any licence issued by the Minister of Health, a quantity of Cannabis Sativa a Narcotic Drug, weighing 695g. COUNT TWO STATEMENT OF OFFENCE Possession of Narcotic Drugs without lawful authority contrary to Section 2 of the Narcotic Drugs (Control Enforcement and Sanctions) Law, 1990, PNDCL) 236. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE 1 ROGER OCLOO, 2 ELLIS TAMAKLOE, on or about the 29th August 2006 in Accra in the Greater Accra Region, without lawful authority, did have in your possession and under your control a quantity of Can.....