Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia is expected to begin the trial of George Obi, alias Japan along with ten suspected drug dealers.
The Grand Jury of Montserrado County has indicted George Obi, Peter Mamah, Edwin Ozioko, Ndubuis Okornkwo, Igwe David, Sunday Udeh, Shelly, Shelton, Evan Jamo, China Ekwa, Edwin Ozioko, Bridgestone Harris and others to be identified.
The defendants were charged with the crimes of Unlawful Maintenance and Distribution of Controlled Drugs or Substance, Unlicensed Sale and Distribution of Controlled Drugs or Substance, and Criminal Conspiracy.
It can be recalled that on February 21, 2024, the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) apprehended several drug dealers using a search and seizure warrant.
The named defendants were arrested with 800g of kush,133.5g of heroin, 500g of marijuana and 16.6g of tramadol. The indictment indicated that the defendants were aware of the harm the drugs are causing to the growth and development of the country.
According to the indictment, the defendants purposely, knowingly, willfully and intentionally, transport, distribute, and sell these drugs at the detriment of the Liberian society.
