Monrovia-The Judge of Criminal Court “C”, at the Temple of Justice lighted up in ecstasy and celebration when a guilty verdict was brought down against three notorious drugs dealers.
Monrovia-The Judge of Criminal Court “C”, at the Temple of Justice lighted up in ecstasy and celebration when a guilty verdict was brought down against three notorious drugs dealers.
The guilty verdict on January 28, 2025, against George Obi alias Original Japan and three Co- defendants, Peter Mamah, Ndubusi Okonkwo, and Bridgestone Harris, marked a significant breakthrough in the government’s anti-drug campaign as well as an encouraging antidote to drugs crisis in the country.
Co- defendants Peter Mamah, Ndubusi Okonkwo, and Bridgestone Harris who were found guilty of drugs trafficking and possession.
In his ruling, Criminal Court “C” Judge, Cllr. Blamo Dixon said evidence adduced in Court by prosecuting/ government lawyers were convincing to convict defendant George Obi and three Co- defendants.
But as the situation is in the legal landscape, both prosecuting and defense lawyers are not receptive to rulings not in their interest.
Defense lawyers of the convicted criminals have taken exception to Judge Dixon’s verdict and awaiting his final judgment before announcing an appeal to the Supreme Court with sole objective of overturning the Subordinate Court’s decision as provided by law.
The huge consignment of drugs is estimated at 31,625 United States Dollars equivalent to six million Liberia Dollars.
The huge consignment of drugs is estimated at 31,625 United States Dollars equivalent to six million Liberia Dollars.