JITRA, Dec 18 — A Thai man was charged within the Justice of the Peace’s Courtroom right here at the moment with trafficking 331 kilogrammes of medicine, value virtually RM11 million, into the nation.
Muhammad Chemudo, 37, nodded after the cost was learn out earlier than Justice of the Peace Nor Syaliati Mohd Sobri.
Nevertheless, no plea was recorded because the case falls beneath the jurisdiction of the Excessive Courtroom.
He was charged with trafficking methamphetamine within the forest space round Durian Burung, within the Padang Terap district, at 7am final December 9.
The cost, framed beneath Part 39B(1)(a) of the Harmful Medication Act (DDA) 1952, carries the demise sentence or life imprisonment upon conviction.
Muhammad was additionally charged in the identical court docket with self-administration of amphetamine and methamphetamine by injecting the drug into his physique in the bathroom of the Narcotics Prison Investigation Division Workplace, Padang Terap District Police Headquarters at 9.25pm on the identical day.
He pleaded responsible to the cost, and the court docket set April 21 for point out for the appointment of a Thai interpreter.
The prosecution was performed by Deputy Public Prosecutor Nasruna Anhar Nordien, whereas the accused was unrepresented. — Bernama
