Cop charged with drug offence, remanded pending chemist report

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KUCHING, March 3: A police corporal is charged with trafficking in 3987.70 grams of Methamphetamine and 531 grams of 3.4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA) at the Magistrate’s Court here today.

Bukhari Mohamad Rajuna, 40, was charged with two charges here today.

Registrar Morni Lita Mokhtar fixed April 6 for further mention of the case. The accused were to be further remanded pending the chemist report of the drugs found.

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He allegedly trafficked 3987.70 grams of Methamphetamine and 531 grams of 3.4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA) in front of Gala Residences Reception Counter, at about 1 pm on January 19, 2021.

He was charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and punishable under Section 39B(2) of the same Act, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment for life and whipping of not less than 15 strokes, upon conviction.

ASP Hisyam Junaidi prosecuted while the accused was represented by counsel Gerald Donald. -DayakDaily

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