Focus

Car workshop owner charged with drug trafficking

15 Dec 2022 12:42pm
A car workshop owner was charged in the magistrate's court with trafficking 35.5 kgs of cannabis into the country early this month. - Photo: 123RF
A car workshop owner was charged in the magistrate's court with trafficking 35.5 kgs of cannabis into the country early this month. - Photo: 123RF
A
A
A

JITRA - A car workshop owner was charged in the Magistrate's Court here, today, with trafficking 35.5 kilogrammes of cannabis into the country early this month.

Lee Chee Thiam, 50, nodded when the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Nurul Huda Idris, but no plea was recorded.

He was charged with trafficking in the drug at a car workshop in Changlun at about 3.30 pm last Dec 4.

The charge, framed under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, provides the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.

Prosecuting officer from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Karthy Gasedev, prosecuted, while Lee, who was not allowed bail, was represented by a lawyer from Messrs. Ravi Shankar Gandhi & Associates.

The court set March 29 for mention. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
workshop
drug trafficking
More Like This
Azmin - File photo
Azmin - File photo
National Investigation underway as Azmin provides statement on leaked documents - Police
15 witnesses have been called to provide statements for the case.
M Noor Azman (left) presenting the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a top trainee in the PSPPA field during the 3rd SWCorp Convocation Ceremony at UPM, Serdang, on Tuesday.
M Noor Azman (left) presenting the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a top trainee in the PSPPA field during the 3rd SWCorp Convocation Ceremony at UPM, Serdang, on Tuesday.
National KPKT assists 137 prospective graduates in securing jobs upon completing their sentences
By SYAHIRAH MOKHTAZAR
21 May 2024 09:10pm
This achievement is part of the 'Sinar Di Sebalik Tirai Besi' programme.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo courtesy of Polis KL/FB
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo courtesy of Polis KL/FB
National Heightened security measures for government buildings, public spaces - Police
The police are taking these recent security breaches seriously, which have raised public concern, and assured that the nation's public safety remains at an optimal level.
Anwar said that during the phone conversation, Mokhber also expressed his gratitude to Malaysia for the condolences and sympathy, while stressing that both countries are strategic partners who highly value their political and economic relations. - File photo
Anwar said that during the phone conversation, Mokhber also expressed his gratitude to Malaysia for the condolences and sympathy, while stressing that both countries are strategic partners who highly value their political and economic relations. - File photo
National Mohamad Sabu to represent Malaysia at Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's funeral - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed this after he had contacted Iran’s interim president Mohammad Mokhber today.