If the legislation is approved, the state will become the 15th in the U.S. to legalise recreational marijuana use.
“During that search, troopers discovered 38 large boxes and six black garbage bags.”
“If 57.2 kg had gone into society, the damage would be huge.”
“We need not be told of the nexus between drug use, crime and criminalities.”
Marley who enjoys a cult-like followership among young Nigerians is notorious for airing his views on issues without let or hindrance.
The accused was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment from the date of his arrest, with an option of N50,000 fine.
The Judge says the sentence would serve as a deterrent to other drug dealers.
The convict was arrested on a tip off in Mushin in Lagos while selling cannabis weighing 400 grams.
Marijuana, cocaine and Rohypnol were ‘found’ on the suspects in a coordinated raid across the Nigerian capital.
