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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused trafficked 136.55 kg of cannabis sativa, with the chain of custody intact, credible identification, and corroborated oral admissions; defense arguments were unsubstantiated and alibi was an afterthought.
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The High Court acquitted two accused persons of narcotics trafficking after finding gaps in seizure, custody, and identification of the alleged drugs.
The High Court granted Victor Alphonce Mageta bail in a narcotics and economic crimes matter, subject to strict bond, surety, travel, and reporting conditions.
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused were trafficking in 232.35 kg of catha edulis (khat) as established by credible witness testimony, unbroken chain of custody, and a conclusive government chemist report. Procedural omissions, such as failure to issue a receipt or accused not signing sample envelopes, did not prejudice the accused or affect the admissibility or reliability of the evidence. The accused's defence did not raise reasonable doubt.
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Material contradictions and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence, particularly regarding the presence of the accused during the search and the validity of the certificate of seizure, created reasonable doubt as to whether the accused was in possession of the narcotics. The prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
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