A circuit court at Akim Swedru presided over by Mr. Yaw Atta Sampong has remanded Kofi Osei, unemployed in prison custody for allegedly possessing narcotic drug.
Osei, 27, whose plea was not taken, would reappear on February 20.
Police Inspector Kingsley Kwaku Antwi told the court that on January 2 Osei, who lives with his mother Madam Eva Yeboah Akuffo demanded Gc10 to enable him travel to Accra, but she refused.
Osei threatened to kill his mother and his brother, Kwame Ketiwa and a report was made to the police and the accused was arrested and detained.
Inspector Antwi said the accused person was taken to his house for a search and the police found Indian hemp in a polythene bag hidden in the ceiling of his room.
Osei claimed ownership of the leaves and said he used it to prepare tea. GNA
