One Billion Cocaine Case: State Intends To File Fresh Charges!

Lawyer Camara Says Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

By Staff Reporter Bakary Gibba & Pa Nderry M’Bai

The one billion dollar cocaine case is far from being heard in court. The Prosecution Tuesday came up with another story that the state intends to file fresh charges against the accused persons. Twelve foreign nationals have been charged with trafficking one billion worth of cocaine into The Gambia. No Gambian has been indicted so far since the interception of the drugs.

Deputy state prosecutor M Abdullah said the charges would be amended by the state. He wants the court to consider giving the state time to file additional charges in coming days.  His request was granted without an opposition from the defense.

Lamin Camara, defense attorney for the accused persons said the decision to grant addition charges is entirely the discretion of the court.  He however noted that justice delayed is justice denied—stressing that case had been dragging in court for a while now.

Presiding magistrate Hillary Abeke, adjourned the case to the 7^th and 9^th September to enable the prosecution to file additional charges, and plea taking.