Businessman Remanded on Multiple Drug Charges in Freetown

Nyakeh Vandy, a businessman, has been remanded in custody after being charged with multiple drug-related offenses, including possession, dealing, and transportation of prohibited substances. The case was presented before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown.


Vandy faces three serious charges linked to the possession and distribution of *kush*, a locally notorious illegal drug. The first charge accuses him of possessing prohibited substances without lawful authority. The second alleges his involvement in dealing with these substances, and the third charge relates to the illegal transportation of the drugs, which were found in his vehicle (registration number AWQ 115).


The incident occurred on August 25, 2024, at the Fallah security checkpoint in Bo City, Southern Province. Police reported finding two black polythene bags filled with loose quantities of *kush* in his possession.

During the court proceedings, the charges were read to Vandy, but no plea was taken. Without legal representation, his bail request was denied by Magistrate Kekura. Vandy has been remanded to the male correctional facility in Freetown, pending his next court appearance, which is set for September 24, 2024.


This case highlights Sierra Leone's ongoing battle against the illegal drug trade, with *kush* being a widely abused substance in the country. The outcome of this trial will be closely monitored, as it is part of broader efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse.

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