ADNAN BIN MANSHOR

ADNAN BIN MANSHOR

The prosecution proved possession beyond reasonable doubt: the unchallenged oral evidence of SP5 that the packet was in the accused's front right pocket, the accused's flight upon police identification supporting inference of knowledge, and an unbroken chain of custody from seizure to chemical analysis establishing the substance as 31.42g methamphetamine. Defences based on missing inventory and missing trousers exhibit or late assertion of torn pockets did not create reasonable doubt; accordingly the accused is guilty and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.

Citation
CA-62D-256-08/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Prosecutor: Pendakwa Raya; Accused: Adnan bin Manshor
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
1 August 2025
Case Number
CA-62D-256-08/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Drug Offence (possession of Methamphetamine) / Trial Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
Accused convicted of possession of methamphetamine under s12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; sentenced to 12 years imprisonment; no corporal punishment imposed due to age (>50)
Legal Topics
Possession, Proof of Knowledge, Chain of Custody, Charge Particulars (s153(1) Cpc), Admissibility of Oral Evidence (s59 Evidence Act), Sentencing Deterrence
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Drug Offences Evidence Law Procedural Law Possession Proof of Knowledge Chain of Custody Charge Particulars (s153(1) Cpc) +2 more

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecutor

Adnan bin Manshor

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Drug Offence (possession of Methamphetamine) / Trial Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved possession (including requisite knowledge) of methamphetamine beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the charge complied with s153(1) CPC and gave adequate particulars
  3. 3 Whether chain of custody and continuity of exhibits were preserved despite missing inventory list and missing clothing exhibit

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved possession beyond reasonable doubt: the unchallenged oral evidence of SP5 that the packet was in the accused's front right pocket, the accused's flight upon police identification supporting inference of knowledge, and an unbroken chain of custody from seizure to chemical analysis establishing the substance as 31.42g methamphetamine. Defences based on missing inventory and missing trousers exhibit or late assertion of torn pockets did not create reasonable doubt; accordingly the accused is guilty and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted of possession of methamphetamine under s12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; sentenced to 12 years imprisonment; no corporal punishment imposed due to age (>50)

Orders

  • Accused found guilty of the charge under section 12(2) Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952
  • Sentence: 12 years imprisonment