By: Kemo Kanyi
The Brikama Magistrates’ Court is expected to commence hearing into the 5kg cocaine case involving one Lamin Keita but the court meantime ordered his remand in custody as the case proceeds.
Lamin has been slapped with aggravated drug trafficking charges, contrary to section 43 A (1) of the Drug Control (Amendment) Act 2010, and punishable under section 43 (A) of the Drug Control (Amendment) Act 2011 respectively, Laws of The Gambia.
He was allegedly found in possession of 5kg ofcocaine at the Banjul International Airport on 11June 2024.
The case resumes on 2 September 2024.