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Mr. Cheney also planned to discuss steps the U.S. thinks the Afghan government needs to take to extend its governance beyond Kabul and to conduct successful elections next year, the official said, as well as addressing ways the Afghan government can curb corruption and deal with rising production of the poppy crop used to make narcotic drugs that help fund insurgent operations. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Police Beat: Woman forges to cash check received from a classifieds Web site Mar 21, 2008
A 43-year-old transient man was arrested on the 3100 block of South Mill Avenue on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and a failure-to-appear warrant, police reported ... A 33-year-old Phoenix man was arrested on the 1200 block of West Fourth Street on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and two outstanding warrants, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
Osei admitted being "occasional" drug user Mar 20, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of a vehicle. The charges are dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cheney: Afghanistan needs NATO help Mar 20, 2008
The discussion also was to address ways the Afghan government can curb corruption and deal with rising production of poppies, which are used to make narcotic drugs that fund insurgent operations. More than 8,000 people died in Afghanistan last year, making it the most violent year since 2001 when the U.S. invaded Afghanistan to oust the hardline Taliban regime after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (USA Today -- News)
Two Lithuanians remanded for narcotic drugs Mar 19, 2008
Crime hment of Tuesday, 18 March 2008. Crime hment of Tuesday, 18 March 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Court remands cocaine suspect in custody Mar 8, 2008
to smuggle 100 pellets of narcotic drugs, which he expelled after his arrest. Boateng, whose plea was not taken is being held for possessing narcotic drugs without authority ... Alhassan whose plea was not taken is being held for attempted exportation of narcotic drugs and possessing 88 pellets of cocaine without lawful authority. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
64 held in raids on opposition Mar 5, 2008
Governments should take steps to improve the availability of opioid analgesics - narcotic drugs used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, the UN-affiliated International Narcotics Control Board said in its annual report for 2007. (AP). (Boston Globe)
On Ghana's "Cocainocratic" Culture Mar 5, 2008
From the article, the accused was arraigned, charged with conspiracy and possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority. Secondly, from the little I know about criminal law, indicted suspects are brought to court not for the fun of it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Court adjourns Atukpai wulomo wee case Mar 5, 2008
Anthony Okin, a welder and Bawa Salifu, a forwarding agent, whose pleas were not taken are being held for possessing narcotic drugs without authority. They were remanded into police custody to reappear on March 18. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
More painkillers needed in developing world Mar 5, 2008
Governments should take steps to improve the availability of opioid analgesics narcotic drugs used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, the U.N.-affiliated International Narcotics Control Board said in its annual report for 2007 ... The board again urges all governments concerned to identify the impediments in their countries to adequate use of opioid analgesics for the treatment of pain and to take steps to improve the availability of those narcotic drugs for medical purposes,... (MSNBC -- Health)
Palaver: Akufo-Addo's inhumanity to man Mar 3, 2008
Nana Akufo-Addo was defended in this action by James Amoako-Glover, a lawyer in Nana Akufo-Addos Law Chambers at the time and a one-time SRC President of the University of Ghana, Legon, who was always associated with narcotic drugs and who has since become a mental case. He still walks the streets of Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Shoreline Dentist Loses License For Overly Sedating Woman Mar 2, 2008
Wodja prescribed her several narcotic drugs and a sedative, and told her to return at night after taking some of the sedative. He later asked her roommates to bring the remaining pills. (Q13.com, WA)
Cocaine Cash Missing Feb 27, 2008
The paper says its investigations also reveal that, apart from the strange disappearance of the 67 large cartons of seized narcotic drugs from the police headquarters in Accra, the $10,000 exhibit that accompanied the drugs when they were intercepted at Prampram on May 21, 2006 has also vanished into thin air. However, fresh revelations from veritable sources strongly suggest that there could be more to the cocaine theft from police custody than meets the eye. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mobile phone thief charged with dealing in drugs Feb 26, 2008
Asamankese, Feb. 25, GNA - Issaka Mohammed, unemployed, 31, described by the police as a member of a mobile phone snatching syndicate at Asamankese has appeared before a circuit court at Asamankese charged with possessing narcotic drugs without authority. His plea was not taken and was remanded to re-appear on March 11. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accused was behaving abnormally - Witness Feb 23, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges are dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
7 Years Of Kufuor - A Legacy Of Corruption, Cocaine & Lies Feb 23, 2008
As if the corruption and the looting were not bad enough, the seven years of Kufuor at the helm have also seen Ghana, a nation that has for long touted itself as the gateway for Africa, become the major hub of the trafficking of narcotic drugs and the haven of powerful cocaine barons. Just a few days ago, a top official of the ruling NPP, who was incidentally a Member of Parliament and a major financier of the party, was sentenced in the USA for attempting to export into that country a sizeable... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sheriffs Office Report Feb 23, 2008
11:06 p.m. A Douglas man, 24, was charged with possess or use narcotic drugs; flee pursuing law enforcement vehicle; and theft of means of transportation. Feb. 14. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
3 Afghan nationals arrested Feb 22, 2008
Subsequently, the three accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. According to the Customs officials, the consignment is worth about Rs. (Hindu)
Couple pleads guilty in armed pharmacy robbery Feb 22, 2008
Felony charges of possession of narcotic drugs and of a firearm by a felon were dismissed against Chasteen but can be considered during his sentencing. Sentencing dates will be scheduled within 45 days. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Amoateng exported heroin three times Feb 18, 2008 Wulomo, 2 others in 'wee' case Feb 14, 2008 Man expels 100 cocaine pellets Feb 14, 2008 Back Pain, No Gain Feb 14, 2008 Police beat: Student arrested after telling another student to "shut the f--- up" Feb 13, 2008 Court remands man for attempting to export cocaine Feb 12, 2008 I wanted to save the President's car -Witness Feb 9, 2008 President's "Killer" Was His Friend Feb 9, 2008 The drug laws don't work Feb 4, 2008 Records : December Court Reports Feb 1, 2008 Capital inmate's condition costing county thousands Feb 1, 2008 Bartels admits Ghana, transit point for drugs Jan 26, 2008 Fardeen may never be tried in coke case Jan 25, 2008 UK "Coke Teens" get nine months Jan 24, 2008 Heath Ledger's Death Puts Spotlight on Rx Drug Abuse Jan 24, 2008 Three witnesses testify at Osei's trial Jan 19, 2008 Assistant principal sought on felony drug charge Jan 18, 2008 Can conviction be based on retracted confession? Jan 14, 2008 When birth is a race to stem the flow of blood Jan 13, 2008 Ghanaian Executed In Saudi Jan 11, 2008 Teens Cocaine Sentencing Delayed Jan 9, 2008 Upsurge in narcotic drugs use in Konongo Jan 8, 2008 Court refuses bail to "Prez Killer" Jan 8, 2008 Blacks, Hispanics less likely to get strong pain drugs in emergency rooms Jan 2, 2008 Uganda: Five More Ugandans Face Death in China Dec 20, 2007 Rahul Mahajan, wife file for divorce Dec 14, 2007 NPP Drowned In The Ocean Of Corruption & Malfeasance Dec 12, 2007 La Crosse County Court Dec 12, 2007 Study: Teen Drug Use Declining Dec 12, 2007 A draconian law Dec 11, 2007 Crime rises in C/R Dec 7, 2007 Cocaine trial adjourned due to bad interpretation Nov 23, 2007 Teens Convicted of Drug Charges in Ghana Nov 22, 2007 UK cocaine teens found guilty Nov 21, 2007 British Teens Guilty Of Drug Smuggling In Ghana Nov 21, 2007 Two Venezuelans in cocaine case jailed Nov 14, 2007 S.D. youths need to heed smoking facts Nov 13, 2007 Act firmly to stop drug and alcohol abuse - Kufuor Nov 11, 2007 CID to probe opium case against Jaswant Nov 10, 2007 Lithuanian teenagers in court over cocaine Nov 9, 2007 MV owner denies knowledge of cocaine transaction Nov 7, 2007 West Africa: More Funds Needed to Tackle Drug Use, NGOs Say Nov 6, 2007 Police asked to investigate Jaswant`s snorting spree Nov 5, 2007 Opium row: Court decision against Jaswant Singh on Nov 5 Nov 4, 2007 Prosecution subjects charter agreement on MV Benjamin to scrutiny Nov 2, 2007 York County man accused of storing drugs in ceilings at two hospitals Nov 2, 2007 Opium servings at BJP luncheon Nov 2, 2007 The health power of music Oct 29, 2007 Court remands unemployed for possessing stuff suspected to be Wee Oct 26, 2007 Judgement in 588-kilogramme East Legon cocaine case on November 13 Oct 26, 2007 Five remanded for possessing narcotic drugs Oct 25, 2007 SAARC home secretaries decide to move forward to check terror Oct 25, 2007 Don't send me to Nsawam Prisons - Convict tells Tribunal Oct 20, 2007 Gang sweep: Arrests total 26 Oct 20, 2007 Dawson: I did not hire my vessel to cart cocaine Oct 19, 2007 Plane cleaner remanded for narcotic-related offence Oct 11, 2007 Editorial: This is an Insult to Our Intelligence Oct 9, 2007 Sanctions stiffened after Vick fails drug test Sep 27, 2007 Tagor's case adjourned Sep 25, 2007 Another Drug Courier Acquitted Sep 18, 2007 Press Council condemns Telkom for releasing journalist's phone logs Sep 15, 2007 2nd Belgian hostage freed in Iran Sep 15, 2007 Pierce County Deputy Accused Of Prescription Drug Fraud Sep 14, 2007 Akyempihene freed on cocaine charge Sep 13, 2007 In India, a quest to ease the pain of the dying Sep 13, 2007
Responding to the pre-sentence investigation report, counsel for Amoateng, John D. Patten, in a letter dated November 30, 2007, confirmed that indeed his client was a serial trafficker of hard narcotic drugs into the US. "The defendant (Eric Amoateng) made only two trips with Nii Adjei. One in May 2005 and a second trip in November 2005. The defendant imported heroin into the United States on three occasions. There was a trip in May 2003, (Nii Adjei not involved) and two trips in 2005," the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Who Said Drug Is Not An Issue? Feb 17, 2008
There is nothing criminal about being ill- but there is everything criminal about indulging in narcotic drugs. Prof Mills has come out several times to speak to the issue of his alleged ill health even though there is no criminality involved. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
They are facing a charge of possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority but their pleas were not taken. The facts of the case, as narrated by Superintendent J.K. Abraham, were that on February 6, this year, Okine and Numo Oku went to the cargo village to export 10 plywood boards to the UK.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Osafo whose plea was not taken is being held for attempted exportation of narcotic drugs without licence. Superintendent of Police, Mr J.K. Abraham told the court that on February 6, this year, at about 8:30 pm, Osafo arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to board a KLM flight to Amsterdam. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Spending on narcotic drugs for back pain soared an astonishing 423% during the period. Then researchers then looked at whether all that spending was making patients fell any better, based on self-reported measures of disability and pain. (Forbes -- Business)
A 33-year-old Phoenix man was arrested early Tuesday morning on the 600 block of South Mill Avenue on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and failure to appear in court, police reported ... He was arrested on one count of possession of narcotic drugs and two counts of failure to appear in court for DUI arrests and transported to the Tempe City Jail ... A 27-year-old Mesa man was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and dangerous drugs, police... (Web Devil, AZ)
Yeboah, charged with attempted exportation of narcotic drugs pleaded not guilty ... Prosecution said Yeboah under the supervision of medical officers and security personnel expelled 80 pellets of oval shaped whitish substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Thomas Osei, 51, a businessman has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges include dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The accused person, Thomas Osei, is facing charges of dangerous driving contrary to Section 1 of the Motor traffic offences Act 2004(Act 683), negligently causing harm contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal offences Act 1960, (Act 29), driving under the influence of Alcohol contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, failing to give way to the Presidential convoys siren contrary to Regulation 14 of Road Traffic Regulation 1974 (L.I. 952) and the use of narcotic drugs contrary to Section... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In 2002, the home affairs committee examining drugs policy recommended that "the government initiates a discussion within the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of alternative ways - including the possibility of legalisation and regulation - to tackle the global drugs dilemma". David Cameron was a member of that committee. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Brandon A. Olds of Marshfield, charged with illegally obtaining prescription, amended from possession of narcotic drugs, was found guilty due to no contest and sentenced to local jail and fined 728. Charge of manufacturing/delivering schedule I, II narcotics was dismissed on prosecutor's motion. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Detention Center's policy is not to routinely administer narcotic drugs to inmates, but Brackett said jail officers are abiding by the court order. Most of Waters' medical records have been sealed by a Superior Court judge, but a document dated Jan. 15 shows that doctors do not plan to do endoscopic intervention at this time. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Also, government is instituting special awards or rewards for the police and other security personnel, who actively help arrest dealers in narcotic drugs, he emphasized. Typical examples are the two police officers who were handsomely rewarded for arresting two of their comrade police officers, who had accompanied some drug traffickers from the Western Region, he told Parliament. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Special (NDPS) judge PN Deshmukh said Fardeen was entitled to apply for legal amnesty available to first time offenders under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychtropic substances Act. Investigation papers have shown that Fardeen had bought and possessed one gram of cocaine and not nine gram as the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) sought to represent. (Daily News & Analysis)
The two girls aged 16 years each were first put before the Greater Accra Regional Tribunal on July 6, 2007 for possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority and attempted exportation of narcotics drugs. The girls were escorted in and out of the Court under tight security and were protected from media cameras. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
And, while the popularity of the painkiller Vicodin has remained constant, use of sedatives, tranquilizers and narcotic drugs other than heroin are on the rise, the study found. Alvarez said young people in their teens and 20s are more susceptible to overdosing on prescription drugs because they metabolize medication differently than older adults. (Fox News)
Thomas Osei 51, a businessman and the person at the centre of the President's car accident has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges include dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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The Bench said once a confessional statement is made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the trial court only had to convince itself whether or not the confession was voluntary and truthful. Once, these two aspects inspire confidence in the trial court in relation to a confession, the accused can be convicted even if he pleads that he has retracted the statement admitting to his guilt. (India Times, India -- Community News)
"In the weeks before the birth, women are prepared in every way possible - from upping their iron levels with supplements, to a full medical and health review that includes the kind of support they will have when they go home with their new baby.After surgery, women are usually admitted to the intensive care ward, where the long journey to recovery begins, says Anne Robertson, the nurse unit manager of the birthing unit at Royal North Shore."They have had a big general anaesthetic, they have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A GHANAIAN, Jameel Hassan, not a pilgrim, has been executed in Saudi Arabia for importing into the Kingdom a quantity of narcotic drugs. News about the execution which reportedly took place in mid-November, 2007, was carried by the Saudi media. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The pair were convicted of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs. They both had pleaded not guilty and initially told reporters they were tricked into carrying the bags by men they had met. (Sky News)
Konongo (Ash), Jan. 7, GNA - Chief Superintendent Richard Baduweh, Konongo Divisional Police Commander, has expressed grave concern about the increasing use of narcotic drugs, especially among the youth, in the Konongo Municipality. He said the practice had become so rampant that the perpetrators were being arrested virtually on daily bases and called for a concerted effort from stakeholders to halt the trend. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The court said the accused was not only standing trial for motor related offences but for the use of narcotic drugs ... The charges include dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Opioids are narcotic drugs used to treat patients with moderate to severe pain. Their use in emergency rooms increased overall from 23 to 37 percent between 1993 and 2005. (EurekAlert!)
FIVE more Ugandans are facing death in China after they were arrested for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs. Uganda's ambassador to China, Mr Charles Wagidoso, on Tuesday said the suspects are being detained at various Chinese security jails where foreigners who have committed serious crimes are held. (allAfrica.com)
When Rahul married his old sweetheart, Shweta, on August 29 last year, less than a month after he was charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, it was almost a desperate attempt to banish all those disturbing images, beginning with his father's violent death in Mumbai in May. "It was my karmic duty to stand by the man whom I loved during his trials and tribulations,'' Shweta was quoted as saying. "He's not as bad as he is made out to be. (Times of India)
NARCOTIC DRUGS AND SYNDICATED CRIME: Prior to the year 2000 when the NPP took over the reigns of governance from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana was taunted, acknowledged and highly respected for being at the forefront of the fight against narcotic drugs and syndicated criminal activities by the International Community, including the United Nations Security Council, the UNDP, and other global governmental and non governmental organizations ... There appears to be the development... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
was charged Monday with party to the crime of armed robbery with threat of force, and Gregory L. Chasteen, 27, of Cincinnati, was charged with armed robbery with threat of force, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of a firearm by a felon. Chasteen is accused of robbing Degen Berglund Pharmacy, 111 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
These include sedatives, tranquilizers and narcotic drugs other than heroin. More from. (Time.com)
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, is a draco-nian law because it places the state in the capacity of a moral guardian vis-a-vis the citizen. The recent uproar over former Union minister Jaswant Singh serving an opium-based drink, riyan, points to the draconian nature of the NDPS Act. (India Times, India)
Robbery recorded 102 cases, murder 51, possessing narcotic drugs 40, abortion 30 and rape, 27 cases ... He said those recorded are 5,011 assault cases, stealing, 3,538, offensive conduct 850, neglect of parental responsibility 811, causing unlawful damage, 483, defilement 150, robbery, 90, rape 39, abortions 29, and 25 each of murder and possession of narcotic drugs cases. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Isaac Arhin, Philip Arhin, Cui and Luo are charged for possessing narcotic drugs without authority and engaging in prohibited business ... He said the vessel was going to tow a distressed vessel from Guinea but he was later informed that the vessel had been impounded by the government because of its involvement in the importation of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Both girls were found guilty on counts of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs, said Gary Nicholls, a British High Commission spokesman who announced the ruling outside the courthouse. The girls, who face up to three years in jail, will be sentenced Dec. 5, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The 16-year-old students from London, who were arrested at the Accra airport in July with nearly 6 kilograms (about 13 pounds) of the drug in their laptop cases, were both found guilty on counts of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs. (AP Photo/Olivier Asselin). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
British High Commission spokesman Gary Nicholls said the girls were convicted of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs. Advertisement. (Sky News)
They were being held for conspiracy to commit crime, importing 588 kilograms of narcotic drugs without lawful authority and possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. They earlier on pleaded not guilty. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Spit tobacco contains more nicotine than cigarettes, which is as addictive as narcotic drugs like heroine or cocaine and alcohol. Of all mouth and throat cancers diagnosed, 75 percent are caused by tobacco; half of the people diagnosed with oral cancer survive five years after their diagnosis. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Narcotic drugs use, he said, was not only criminal but could be potentially injurious to health. President Kufuor, was addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Kumasi Academy, a Senior High School, established by the Baptist Mission. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The leaders, including three Rajasthan Ministers and the Chief Whip in the Assembly, have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for allegedly serving and consuming a drink laced with opium at a traditional get-together held at Jaswant Singh s ancestral home at Jasol on October 31. An investigation officer will be appointed as soon as the case file arrives at the police headquarters here, official sources said. (Hindu)
They are charged with possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. The court did not take their plea. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
However, his counsel, Mr. D.K Ameley objected to it and said "My Lord, this is harassment'. Dawson is standing trial with four crew members for the various roles they played in importing the 77 parcels of cocaine on board MV Benjamin. They are: Isaac Arhin, a 49 year-old sailor, Philip Kobina Bruce Arhin, a 47 year-old mechanic, Cui Xing Li, a 44 year-old Chinese sailor and Luo Yin Xing, a 49 year-old sailor are also on trial. Isaac Arhin, Philip Arhin, Cui and Luo are charged for possessing... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The consultation was part of a global NGO forum called 'Beyond 2008', coordinated by the Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs. Consultations are taking place worldwide to assess the contribution NGOs have made in the fight against drugs in the last decade and to establish an action plan for coming years. (allAfrica.com)
The complaint, filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, against the former External Affairs Minister and nine other BJP leaders was filed on Friday for allegedly using opium and provoke others publicly during a social function hosted by Singh at his ancestral village Jasol in Barmer district of Rajasthan. The complainant also named member of Parliament Raghuveer Singh Kaushal, Kailash Megwal, former president of BJP Rajasthan L K Chaturvedi, cabinet ministers... (Zee News)
The complaint, filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, against the former External Affairs Minister and nine other BJP leaders was filed on Friday for allegedly using opium and provoke others publicly during a social function hosted by Singh at his ancestral village Jasol in Barmer district of Rajasthan. Malam Singh Choudhary, counsel for the complainant Om Prakash Vishnoi, said it was contended before the court that on October 31, Singh hosted a social... (Zee News)
Isaac Arhin, Philip Arhin, Cui and Luo are charged for possessing narcotic drugs without authority and engaging in prohibited business. Park and Dawson are facing the charge of engaging in prohibited business relating to narcotics. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lee M. Gilbert, of York, is accused of illegally obtaining and hiding narcotic drugs in the ceilings of two Lancaster County hospitals he used to work at as a radiology technician. York County man accused of storing drugs in ceilings at two hospitals. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
If true the minimum punishment for the offence is of ten years in jail under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act. The Vasundhara Raje government is studiously silent but the congress has demanded an enquiry into this opium row. (NDTV.com)
One 2007 review by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit, international organization that evaluates medical research, involved pooling data from 51 pain studies; it showed that listening to music can reduce the intensity of pain and the need for narcotic drugs, but cautioned that, overall, the benefit was small. Music therapy may also improve mental state and functioning in people with schizophrenia, according to a 2007 Cochrane review. (Boston Globe)
Juaso (Ash), Oct 25, GNA - The Juaso Circuit Court, presided over by Mr. Jacob Boon, has remanded a 35-year-old unemployed, Osei Assibey, alias Kofi Sammy, into prison custody for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs. His plea was not taken and he will re-appear in court on October 8. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
They were tried for conspiracy to commit crime, importing 588 kilograms of narcotic drugs without lawful authority and possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded into police custody by the Court since November 24, 2005. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ho, Oct. 24, GNA- A Ho Magistrate court presided over by Mr P.D.W. Amedior, today remanded five persons including a woman to re-appear on November 8, this year for possessing narcotic drugs (Indian Hemp). They are Anthony Gaglo, 34, Bismark Ngonu, 25, Moses Azumah, 40, William Mensah, 14, and Yayra Bediako, 20. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The two institutional mechanisms flow from the SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism and its Additional Protocol and SAARC Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, to which SAARC member-countries are signatories. Home Ministers of the eight-nation grouping will meet tomorrow on the last day of the conference before proceeding to Agra for retreat. (Times of India)
Daniel Opoku Amoateng, who pleaded guilty to attempted exportation and possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority and was convicted and sentenced accordingly, said his bothers had received three calls from unknown persons suggesting that if he were sent to Nsawam Prison his life would be in danger. Mr Musah Ahmed who represented Amoateng in an application told the tribunal that the threats were real and true and prayed it to grant the application. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Most of the suspects arrested face charges of possession of narcotic drugs for sale, identity theft and numerous weapons violations. "The final numbers from Operation Enough is Enough show what can be accomplished when federal, state, county and local law enforcement join together to make communities safer," said Roger Vanderpool, director of the DPS, a resident of Casa Grande and a former Pinal County sheriff. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Isaac Arhin, Philip Arhin, Cui and Luo are charged for possessing narcotic drugs without authority and engaging in prohibited business ... Led in evidence by Mr D.K Ameley, his counsel, Dawson said he chartered the vessel to Sheriff Asem Dake a k a Limping man, who is on the run and that he was surprised when he was informed that MV Benjamin was arrested for transporting narcotic drugs without lawful authority' He said, "I know that the vessel was docked at Takoradi Harbour". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accra, Oct. 10, GNA - Richard Mensah, a cleaner of a KLM plane, on Wednesday appeared before the Greater Accra Regional Tribunal on charges of attempted exportation of narcotic drugs and unlawful possession of the substance ... The Prosecution said when the parcel was opened in his presence it was found to contain three slabs of compressed whitish powdery substance suspected to be narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For close to two years now, Ghana has been in the news both locally and internationally as one of the transit points for narcotic drugs in Africa and the world as a whole. During the period under review several narcotic drugs, especially cocaine have been seized at both our sea and airports across the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
" The failed drug test is just the latest legal trouble for the 27-year-old Vick. On Tuesday, Vick was indicted on state charges of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and engaging in or promoting dogfighting. Each felony is punishable by up to five years in prison. His arraignment on that is set for Oct. 3. The former Virginia Tech star was placed under pretrial release supervision by U.S. Magistrate Dennis Dohnal in July. The restrictions included refraining from use or... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Abass is also being held for carrying out prohibited business relating to narcotic drugs and supplying narcotic drugs, while Tagor has additionally been charged for carrying out prohibited business relating to narcotic drugs, buying and supplying of narcotic drugs. They have pleaded not guilty and the court has remanded them in prison custody. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The court in its judgement said the prosecution had not been able to prove the charge of attempted exportation of narcotic drugs without the licence of the Minister of Health levelled against Alexander Hubert ... When he was put under observation, he expelled two wrappers of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
According to article 42 of the telecommunications law, the special criminal activities include trafficking in psychotropic and narcotic drugs, corruption and other criminal activities that carry prison sentences of more than five years. Vice president of the public and marketing communications division of PT Telkom Eddy Kurnia denied allegations that Telkom had violated the law by giving the information to the investigators, saying it had already complied with the proper regulations. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Stefaan Boeve, 28, who was taken hostage by bandits involved in narcotic drugs trafficking last month and transferred to Pakistan later, was released on Friday thanks to efforts and pursuance of some security officials, the ministry said on its website. Boeve was transferred to Iran Friday and will be soon delivered to his country's concerned officials, it added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Court documents say Cline received prescription narcotic drugs from a number of different doctors during a short period of time. The drugs include Percocet, Vicodin and codeine. (KIRO TV, WA)
Bonsu, also known as Teddy Osei Bonsu, was tried for attempted exportation of narcotic drugs and possessing narcotic drugs weighing 2,113 grammes of cocaine in three tins of Nkulenu Palm Base and attempting to export it to Amsterdam. He pleaded not guilty to attempted exportation and possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Elsewhere, the state laws enforcing the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, passed in 1985 to curb drug trafficking, are complex and harsh. The book outlining them is 1,642 pages, and even minor infractions can mean 10-year sentences. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
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