Drugs found at pizzeria during health inspection Oct 3, 2008
Police said pizzeria owner Katsoufis Apostolos, 50, faces charges of possession of marijuana, dangerous drugs and narcotic drugs all with the intention of selling them. He also faces charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Akuffo-Addo- Why Oh Why Oct 3, 2008
Cocaine-dealing," as in 38 million worth of cocaine being smuggled through Ghana getting "lost" under the "watchful" eyes of the NPP Government. This just one time, there are series of that ANANSE STORY. OH MY GOD HAVE MERCY ON US Anyone can articulate policies on narcotic drugs. Akuffo-Addo please answer the following question before thinking about saying anything to the good people of Ghana. We are tired of your arrogant attitude. ANSWER US NOW.KRONFOO Even Tagor and Kiki Djan can... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cochise County Sheriffs Office Report Oct 3, 2008
11:23 p.m. A Douglas man, 27, was charged with possess/sell/manufacture dangerous drugs, possess/sell/manufacture narcotic drugs, and possess/use drug paraphernalia. Sept. 17. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Douglas Police Report Oct 3, 2008
Sergio Batista-Duarte 1-16-87 was arrested at the 500 block of F Avenue on two outstanding warrants our of CCSO for Probation Violation and Possession of Narcotic Drugs. JUVENILE ARRESTS. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Amoatengs Paddy Hits Town Sep 23, 2008
Others said the text message must have been a cooked one from alcohol-induced minds, with the argument that the US legal system was not like Ghanas, where people caught red-handed with narcotic drugs could walk free. Eric Amoateng first dishonoured himself by desecrating Ghanas Parliament as a legislator on his arrest in the US. The US Federal Law slapped him with a ten-year jail term for attempting to evade the federal security network with the forbidden drug. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Excellent Drug detection structures at KIA Sep 20, 2008
Accra, Sept. 19, GNA - The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) now has in place, excellent preventive measures, to detect persons carrying narcotic drugs. Mr. Fernando Ventura, leader of a European Union (EU) team, said this to journalists, when the team toured the KIA's facilities to ascertain the capability of the airport to detect and arrest drug traffickers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
KIA initiates effective measures to combat drug trafficking Sep 19, 2008
Accra, Sept 18, GNA - Mr Fernando Ventura, on Thursday said the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), has initiated excellent preventive measures, to detect and arrest persons carrying narcotic drugs. Mr Ventura, leader of European Union (EU) team in Ghana to ascertain the capability of the airport to detect and arrest drug traffickers, informed journalists about the measure, when the group toured KIA facilities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Anything to declare? Just semi-nude officers Aug 28, 2008
A search is on to find out if narcotic drugs were used during the party. One Raju Bibbas Bharundev Choudhary made the arrangements for the customs officials. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Drug smuggling in HP foothills? Aug 27, 2008
The conviction of two Italians - Anglo Falcone and Nobli Simone - along with two Indians under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act by a Mandi court last Friday is proof that an international drug mafia has gained a foothold in the hill state, senior police officials said here. Jagat Ram, superintendent of police (Kullu), said: "Forty-eight people have been booked under the NDPS Act this year. Last year, 29 people had been booked.". (India Times)
Kennedy Agyapong Must Deal With .... Aug 20, 2008
Many years have passed and to date, Kennedy Agyapong has still not found the courage to respond to this serious charge, especially at a time when we have another NPP MP, Eric Amoateng, languishing in a US jail for trafficking in narcotic drugs. Kennedy Agyapong is most likely aware that, under an NDC government, unlike the NPP, no stone will be left unturned to make sure that the Law deals with all people, no matter how highly placed, who have taken advantage of the system to continue dealing in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP inconvenience lies Aug 20, 2008
CocaineCracy 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 ... Three women executives of the ruling NPP were at the time arrested at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra in possession of narcotic drugs ... Nana Akufo Addo has come under a barrage of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Courts for Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
F and having several narcotic drugs, according to a criminal complaint. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Man arrested with cocaine in soup freed Aug 16, 2008
Darkey pleaded not guilty to attempted exportation of narcotic drugs. In October last year, security personnel suspected the movement of boxes containing vegetables and arrested Kirk Patrick Bekoe, the freight forwarder, who became a prosecution witness. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Two in court for possessing Indian hemp Aug 12, 2008
Accra, Aug. 11, GNA - Two persons who concealed eight maxi bags of Indian hemp among bags of charcoal being transported to Accra appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Monday charged with possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority. Daniel Obiri, aka Cudjoe, a trader and John Larbi, driver, were nabbed following a tip-off which disclosed that they were transporting the drugs from Anum in the Eastern Region to Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Filthy NPP Presiding Over Filthy Country Aug 12, 2008
Why not, if the ruling clique has through actions and inactions created a situation that has encouraged the trafficking of narcotic drugs. As for the corruption, looting and the plunder of our resources, the least said about it the better. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
SAARC Pledges to Fight Terrorism Aug 8, 2008
A need for completing all legislative and other relevant measures to implement within member states the provisions of the Regional Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances was also underscored. As part of the effort, they decided to hold the SAARC meeting of Ministers of Interior or Home Affairs later this year in Islamabad. (India Journal)
Ghana: Man Convicted For Crashing into President's Vehicle Aug 7, 2008
Thomas Osei was charged with 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 Presidential convoy sirens contrary to Regulation 14 of Road Traffic Regulation 1974 (L.I. 952) and the Use of narcotic drugs, contrary to Section 5 of the Narcotic Drug... (allAfrica.com)
Nkansah Replies Obetsebi-Lamptey Aug 2, 2008
They claimed they were conducting a search for weapons, ammunitions and narcotic drugs. Are narcotics drugs the same as the cocaine turning to kokonte powder and vanishing into thin air at the Police Headquarters strong room under the very nose of the IGP. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Court defers judgement in President's accident case Jul 30, 2008
" This assertion was objected to by Kwame Akuffo, counsel for Osei, who said: "My lord, with all due respect, the prosecution has closed its case for witness to be called and they have failed to lead the court to the evidence" and it should not be allowed "a second bite". Mr Akuffo said the court had the benchmark and that a fine of not less than 1,000 units should be paid in the matter. Besides the prosecution should know better once a case has been closed one cannot recall in fresh witnesses.... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MV Benjamin crew get 25 years jail term each Jul 26, 2008
Isaac Arhin, Philip Arhin, Cui and Luo are charged for possessing narcotic drugs without authority and engaging in prohibited business. Dawson, who is also the Managing Director of Dashment Company Limited, indirectly without lawful authority and with the intention of facilitating an enterprise relating to narcotic drugs, did allow one Asem Darke, a.k.a. Sheriff, to use his vessel (MV Benjamin/MV Adede II) to import 77 parcels, each containing 30 kilograms of cocaine, into the country without a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Students embark on health awareness campaign Jul 24, 2008
He said they also expect to break the stigma, discrimination, cultural and traditional barriers to HIV/AIDS infection as well as an exponential increase in the awareness of HIV/AIDS. "Promoting the responsiveness to the side effects of alcoholic beverages used especially as aphrodisiacs and how illegal narcotic drugs can affect negatively, a person's status". Mr Baidoo said they expected a general improvement on the health status of the inhabitants of the region, adding that, the Associations... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Akufo Addo is a 'white elephant' without President Kufour Jul 23, 2008
We have people who have been accused of using the office of President Kufour to engage in visa fraud, people who have spent $millions of dollars chasing loans from non existent financial institutions, people who have allegedly masterminded the killing of Yaa Naa and dozens of his kinsmen, people who were given multi-million dollars to cultivate cassava and have failed, people whose who have allegedly been accused of peddling in narcotic drugs and people who are simply thieves leading a party to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Beyond harm reduction Jul 22, 2008
Earlier this month, at a forum in Vienna, 300 delegates representing non-governmental organizations from around the world reached consensus on a historic declaration that defines harm reduction as "efforts primarily to address and prevent the adverse health and social consequences of illicit/harmful drug use, including reducing HIV and other blood-borne infections." What is groundbreaking is not only the fact that all agreed on this definition, but that they then moved on to further consensus on... (Globe and Mail)
Re: Can Nana Akufo-Addo Please Rise Up And Be Counted? Jul 22, 2008
In fact, the scourge of narcotic drugs is a multi-billion dollar global problem ... The legal framework provided by the Narcotic Drugs Control Enforcement and Sanctions Law 1990, PNDCL 236, as amended, and other legislation provides some of the tools needed to crack down on the availability of drugs and reduce the misery they cause ... An Akufo-Addo presidency will also pay special attention to the classification of narcotic drugs and review the penalties for drug-related offences, with... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
City of Louisville fines increased as of July 1 Jul 18, 2008
Of Narcotic Drugs 379, Public Drunk 201, Public Profanity 201, Reckless Driving 187, Resisting Arrest 364, Sale of Beer to Minor 627, Seat Belt Violation 45, Sale of Beer w/out Permit 629, Sale of Beer on Sunday 629, Shoplifting 1st 429, Shoplifting 2nd 730, Shoplifting 3rd FELONY, Simple Assault 222, Simple Assault (Domes. Vio. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Europe's approach to drugs is more enlightened ... it's tougher Jul 18, 2008
"The vision is that of a society free from narcotic drugs," says Maria Larsson, the Minister for Public Health. As a consequence of grassroots support for this policy, drug use in Sweden is a third of the European average. (Globe and Mail)
Trader charged with attempted export of cannabis Jul 18, 2008
Emmanuel Adom charged with attempted exportation and possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority pleaded not guilty. The court further turned down a bail application put in by his lawyer and remanded him into prison custody to reappear on July 29. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana: Akufo-Addo to Wage War On Cocaine Menace Jul 17, 2008
He stressed that "the scourge of narcotic drugs is a multi-billion dollar global problem.". He also admitted, "the problem has been with us for a long time", and lamented its devastating effect on especially the youth, saying, "it is destroying our people, misleading many about easy and fast money while sullying our reputation in the international community.". (allAfrica.com)
Akufo Addo- The Artful Dodger Jul 17, 2008
Anyone can enunciate policies on narcotic drugs ... Did he not know that by literally presiding over that act, a terrible example was set and cocaine barons all over the globe were sent a signal that the new government of Ghana had no problem with the trafficking of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
G8 Declaration on Political Issues Jul 13, 2008
We will strengthen our cooperation, including experience-sharing, to fight against transnational organized crime, including trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, cybercrime and money laundering. 68. (White House News Releases)
The platitude of Akkufo-Addo In The USA and Canada, My Turn! Jul 7, 2008
Ghana is now described by the US 2006 report on drugs as not only a transit point for narcotic drugs but also a destination point. This is a major shift from earlier practice where drug dealers will use the country as a decoy for their illicit trade. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zanzibar drug abusers risk contracting AIDS Jul 6, 2008
The study has also shown that 13 per cent of people who stone on narcotic drugs without using injection devices have contracted the pandemic. The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mr Shawana Bukhati Hassan, gave the findings yesterday when answering a question from Ms Anaclet Thobias Makungila (Fuoni - CCM) who wanted to know whether a study had been conducted on the island to determine the increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS and its effect to the economy Mr Hassan said the situation... (DailyNewsOnline)
Rs 10 Cr Heroin Seized at Bengaluru Intl Airport Jul 4, 2008
She carried the baggage containing narcotic drugs for a remuneration of $2000 and a free flight ticket as promised by some persons whom she met during her stay at Delhi ... It is pertinent to point out that these are the first ever seizure of narcotic drugs effected from the foreign nationals at the newly commenced Bengaluru International Airport by any Enforcement agencies. (Daijiworld.com)
More National Award For Naana Akuffoh Addoh Jul 4, 2008
As a side attraction to the National Highest award ceremony the, President has also unilaterally decided to award free dentures estimated to have a current market value of $1,000,000 to all toothless presidential flag bearers, who lost their teeth as a result of excessive use of narcotic drugs. The cost will be borne by the tax payer as part of ruling NPP government cosmetics expenditure. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
SureScripts, RxHub Merge To Expand E-Prescribing Network Jul 2, 2008
The other government-related development is a proposal announced last week by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to lift a ban prohibiting doctors from electronically prescribing controlled substances, such as narcotic drugs. For those controlled medications, doctors are currently required to write paper-based prescriptions. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Suspects gain additional charges Jul 2, 2008
Addison said when contact was made at the drugstore, an investigation in to an aggravated robbery and theft of a large amount of prescription narcotic drugs began. Addison said a witness at the scene provided police with a vehicle description and a license plate number. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrest 12 Drug Suspects Jun 30, 2008
The state Commander of the agency, Mr. Justice Arinze, who disclosed this, also accused Nigerian politicians of being among the class of people that indulge in the use of narcotic drugs and substances. Arinze accused such politicians of not giving good leadership to the nation at large and youths in particular. (allAfrica.com)
Popular DJ detained for drug possession Jun 30, 2008
Whosane is charged with carrying contraband drugs, which is an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Bangalore police said that the highly advanced baggage scanner at the new airport detected about 10 grams of a contraband substance, later identified as opium. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Man jailed for concealing cocaine in shoes Jun 28, 2008
Ibrahim Abdul-Karim charged with attempted exportation of narcotic drugs without license and possessing cocaine without authority changed his plea to guilty and the tribunal convicted him accordingly. The facts as presented by Mr Edward Agyeman Duodu, Principal State Attorney, the prosecutor, were that Abdul-Karim, a Ghanaian who lived in Portugal, came to Ghana in May 2006. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC Did Drugs!... Jun 25, 2008
All three were later jailed a total of 21 years by the Crown Court at Chelmsford in England for attempting to smuggle narcotic drugs worth 60 million pounds sterling to the UK. One of the accused persons, Mr. Theo Van Der Laan, also known as Bernabus-Orbella Schreye, had told the Crown Court as part of his defense that he was blackmailed by the ten NDC government through the Bureau of National Investigations to smuggle the drugs in order to be freed from their custody. According to Van Der Laan,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Osei opens defence Jun 21, 2008
Accra, June 20, GNA - Thomas Osei, the man who drove into the President's car, on Friday opened his defence in a trial in which he has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences and use of narcotic drugs. 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 ... Thomas Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Two More Ghanaians Busted Jun 20, 2008
The arrest of Ghanaians for possessing narcotic drugs at the famous Mohammed V. Airport in Casablanca, Morocco, is gradually becoming a regular feature as the Police in the Northern African country have made two arrests in just under a month. According to a Ghana Police report available to the Gye Nyame Concord newspaper, on Friday, 23rd May 2008 and 21st May 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FDB to determine state of cow legs and hide in cocaine truck Jun 20, 2008
Kwame Anane, a Ghanaian driver, Eugene Kofi Amewu, an unemployed Togolese and Valentine Kofi Deblui, a Togolese driver, are being held for conspiracy, possessing narcotic drugs without authority and importation of narcotic drugs without authority. The court did not take their pleas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Italian "Bugger" Gets 10 years for drugs Jun 12, 2008
While he was going through pre-departure formalities, he was suspected of carrying narcotic drugs in his stomach due to his strange behaviour. Johnson was asked whether he had swallowed a narcotic drug but he answered in the negative. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cocaine seized at airport destroyed Jun 4, 2008
The prosecutor, Mr. Augustines Obuor, State Attorney, said on March 14, last year, personnel of NACOB stationed in KIA had information from aviation security that some people were hiding narcotic drugs within the Airport. The prosecution said a search was therefore conducted within the Airport and at the Duty Free Shop where two polythene bags containing whitish powdery substance were found concealed at two different locations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian in court for huge cocaine haul Jun 3, 2008
The three men are being held for conspiracy, possessing narcotics drugs without authority and importation of narcotic drugs without authority. The court did not take their pleas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police Beat: Woman suspected of stealing $1,200 worth of Saks Fifth Avenue merchandise Jun 2, 2008
A 26-year-old Mesa woman was arrested Thursday at the 700 block of West University Drive on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs, police reported ... A 20-year-old Tempe man was arrested Friday on the intersection of Evergreen Road and Malibu Drive on suspicion of marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotic drugs and being a minor in possession of alcohol during a subject stop in Tempe, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
Two Drugs Show Promise against Severe Constipation May 30, 2008
Help chronic cases, terminally ill patients on opiod painkillers. Wednesday, May 28, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Johnson to pick up 49% in Macred May 22, 2008
NEW DELHI: Indias second-largest drug maker, Dr Reddys Laboratories, has decided to rope in the worlds largest producer of opium-based drugs, UKs Johnson Matthey, to venture into the highly-controlled segment of narcotic drugs ... Production and supply of narcotic drugs used in palliative care are highly regulated the world over as they are habit forming and are prone to abuse. (India Times)
The Lens: How Akufo-Addo worsened Ghana's drug problem May 16, 2008
On Tuesday, 9th November 1999, an Accra Regional Tribunal ruled that a "prima facie" case had been established by the prosecution against Frank Benneh, who was facing trial on five counts of dealing in narcotic drugs ... Speaking on Radio Gold in September 2006, following an earlier interview granted to The Chronicle newspaper in reaction to deliberate untruths peddled by Nana Ohene Ntow, Martin Amidu stated emphatically that the government of the NDC ensured that Frank Benneh was prosecuted and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cochise County Sheriffs Report May 15, 2008
7:40 p.m. A Bisbee man, 27, was charged with transport/sell narcotic drugs, possess narcotic drug for sale, and possess/use narcotic drug. 8:55 p.m. A Sierra Vista female juvenile, 16, was charged with threatening/domestic violence, disorderly conduct/domestic violence, and intentional injury/domestic violence. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Risks For Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits Of Chronic Pain Control, Expert Says May 10, 2008
18, 2007) Narcotic drugs (opioids) are commonly prescribed for short-term relief of chronic back pain, but their effectiveness long-term has been questioned in a review article by researchers at Yale School of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
FDA warns about cancer pain drug abuse May 3, 2008
Narcotic drugs, including opioids such as Fentora, are highly addictive and sought out for their calming effects. Even patients with pain can become dependent and abuse them. (MSNBC -- Health)
Police Beat: 24-year-old arrested on suspicion of shoplifting Apr 21, 2008
He was booked and released pending charges of possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription-only drugs, imitation of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of narcotic drugs. A 32-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence on the 4000 block of East La Salle Drive, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
I did not detect the break marks of accused car - Witness Apr 20, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts; use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle, dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren. The President escaped unhurt. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Three in court for dealing cocaine Apr 10, 2008
Eric Afriyie Acheampong and his accomplices, Awal Mohammed and Abdul Razak Suhunu, are being held for engaging in criminal conspiracy relating to narcotic drugs. Acheampong has also been charged for attempting to export narcotic drugs and possessing 66 pellets of drugs suspected to be cocaine ... Mohammed and Suhunu, who allegedly provided Acheampong with the drugs, are being held for supplying narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Businessman in court for expelling 68 pellets of cocaine Apr 10, 2008
Michael Ntiamoah is being held for possessing narcotic drugs without lawfully authority. The court did not take Ntiamoah's plea and remanded him into police custody to reappear on April 23. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Drug poisoning deaths on the rise Apr 3, 2008
Death rates for automobile accidents and firearms did not change much from 1999 to 2005, but the latest analysis shows that the rates for fatal poisonings increased at a dramatic pace and that narcotic drugs are responsible for the majority of the increase. "When most people think of poisoning, they think of a kid getting under the sink and drinking Drano," says researcher Lois Fingerhut of the National Center for Health Statistics. (USA Today)
Pills to cure what ails you Apr 2, 2008
Since acetaminophen is often compounded in other types of drugs, including cold medications and narcotic drugs, it's important for regular acetaminophen users to read ingredient labels and talk to your doctor before taking other medicines. Migraine pain relievers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nana Akuffo Addo's credibility challenged? Mar 28, 2008
With the added open secret that Ghana has become a major transit point of drug trafficking, also with some members of the NPP arrested trafficking narcotic drugs and the governments terminal problem of competence to deal effectively with the problem; Nana has got a mountain to climb to redeem his image. Nana Addo has got all the time to travel all over the world to thank so called people who help you win less then 50% of the vote during last years NPP primaries, but cannot find the time to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Uganda: Uganda Must Take Drug Trade Seriously [editorial] Mar 24, 2008
The war against trafficking and use of banned narcotic drugs has been going on in the western world for more than two generations, but with apparently relatively little effect considering that the criminals who indulge in this abhorrent business are now spreading their tentacles across the Atlantic and Pacific seas to our very doorsteps. While the US government is at the forefront of combatting the drug trade that is thriving in Latin and Central America, pumping millions of dollars and in some... (allAfrica.com)
Cheney in Afghanistan ahead of NATO meeting Mar 21, 2008
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)
