By Dawda M. Jallow
Ebrima Ndong and Abdoulie Manneh appeared before the Kanifing Magistrate Court yesterday, charged with possession of Cannabis Sativa, a prohibited drug.
The case was presided over by Magistrate Awa Manneh.
Abdoulie Manneh was charged under Section 35(1)(a) of the Drug Control Act 2003 with possessing 7.24 grams of Cannabis Sativa.
The particulars state that on 24 February 2026, at Kololi Tavern in Kanifing Municipality and other locations within the jurisdiction of the court, he was found in possession of the prohibited substance.
Ebrima Ndong faced a similar charge under the same section of the Act, for possession of 228 milligrams of Cannabis Sativa.
The offence is alleged to have occurred on 25 February 2026, also at Kololi Tavern and other locations within the Republic of The Gambia.
When the charges were read in a language they understood, both accused denied any wrongdoing, stating, “they found nothing with us.”
Superintendent M.S. Camara, representing the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG), requested an adjournment to secure the testimony of the first prosecution witness (PW1) on the next court date.
He did not oppose bail, noting that the offence is bailable.
Magistrate Manneh granted bail to both accused. Ebrima Ndong was released on D5,000 with one Gambian surety, who must deposit a valid National ID card or passport and swear an affidavit of means.
Abdoulie Manneh was granted bail of D6,000, also with one Gambian surety required to deposit valid identification pending the next court date.
The matter was adjourned to 18 March 2026 for the continuation of the prosecution’s evidence.
