Republic v Liwasa (CO 54/2013) [2016] SCSC 94 (28 February 2016)

Republic v Liwasa (CO 54/2013) [2016] SCSC 94 (28 February 2016)

The accused's false statements about the tins and his conduct demonstrated knowledge of the illicit contents. The prosecution established all elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt, including the knowledge element.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 94
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Rashid Mohamed Liwasa
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
28 February 2016
Case Number
CO 54/2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Importation of Controlled Drugs, Knowledge Element, Possession of Narcotics
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Importation of Controlled Drugs Knowledge Element Possession of Narcotics

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Rashid Mohamed Liwasa

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused had knowledge of the contents of the tins he imported
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved all elements of importation of controlled drugs beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's false statements about the tins and his conduct demonstrated knowledge of the illicit contents. The prosecution established all elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt, including the knowledge element.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • The accused is found guilty of importation of 683.7 grams of powder containing a net weight of 287.1 grams pure heroin into Seychelles and is convicted as charged.