Man docked over alleged drug trafficking
The accused was arrested at the Lagos-Badagry highway while he was carrying 2.1kg of restricted narcotics.
Two suspects arrested with 462kg of Indian Hemp.
Odinme, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was not represented by a counsel.
The Prosecutor, Mr Jeremiah Aernan, prayed the court for the accused to be remanded in custody, and a trial date issued.
The trial Judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, in a short ruling, adjourned the case to Jan. 19 and ordered the accused to be remanded in custody.
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The prosecutor alleged that Odinme committed the offence on May 3.
He said that Odinme was arrested on May 3 at the Lagos-Badagry highway and that he was carrying 2.1kg of restricted narcotics, known as Cannabis Sativa or hemp.
The prosecutor said that hemp was categorised as a psychotropic substance bearing similar characteristics as Heroine LSD.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 11 (c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap No.30, Laws of the Federation, 2004.
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