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Malaysia: Man faces death penalty for having ganja

Rakyat Post

Friday 25 Jul 2014

A man is facing the death penalty after he was found with a kilogramme of cannabis in a raid in Papar on Monday.

The 38-year-old was seen carrying a parcel when apprehended by a team from the Sabah Customs Department’s Narcotic Unit within his apartment compound at about 2.45pm.

“After checking, we found the parcel contained dried leaves, believed to be ganja (cannabis),” said the department director, Datuk Dr Janathan Kandok, adding that the arrest was made following tip off from public.

The suspect later led them to his apartment and handed over another two packets of cannabis kept hidden in his room.

Janathan added that the market value for the 1kg cannabis was about RM3,000.

“We also arrested a 30-year-old Filipina to facilitate into our investigation,” he told reporters during a press conference at Wisma Kastam, today.

Janathan.said they are investigating the case further, including whether the suspect is involved with any syndicate, including their modus operandi.

The case will be investigated under Section 39B (Act 234) and Section 15 (1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952, which carries death penalty by hanging, if found guilty.

http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2014/07/25/man-faces-death-penalty-ganja/

 

 

 

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