By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S.
Aminata Sesay, a young Sierra Leonean businesswoman, has been denied bail and committed to the High Court for trial on serious drug-related charges. The ruling was made during her recent appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown.
Sesay, who operates a private business in the capital, faces three counts under Sierra Leone’s drug control laws. She is accused of collecting prohibited drugs—specifically cocaine—without lawful authority, possessing the substance without authorization, and engaging in illegal dealings involving narcotics. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on January 3, 2025, at #26 Off Race Course Road, Cline Town, Freetown.
According to court records, law enforcement officials allege that Sesay was involved in the illegal handling of cocaine at the location. When the charges were formally read in court, Sesay did not enter a plea.
The lead prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Isatu Baba Musa, presented multiple exhibits and formally submitted the case file for consideration. Following a review of the prosecution’s evidence, Magistrate Bangura ruled that a prima facie case had been established against the accused.
As a result, Sesay was denied bail and ordered to face trial at the High Court. The magistrate’s decision highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on narcotics-related offenses, regardless of the accused’s status as a first-time offender or a prominent figure in the business community.
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