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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was found in possession of 134 kilograms of cannabis sativa, a narcotic drug, with chain of custody properly maintained and expert analysis confirming the substance; the accused's defence was found to be an afterthought and not credible.
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The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd appellants through consistent evidence, constructive and actual possession, and corroborated confession statements. The chain of custody was maintained for non-easily altered items. The conviction of the 4th appellant was not supported by evidence due to variance in dates and insufficient linkage to the offence.
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The offences charged are bailable, the application is competent, there is no evidence of prior absconding, and the High Court has jurisdiction; bail is granted subject to specified conditions.
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The High Court of Tanzania acquitted both accused at the no-case stage, finding the prosecution had not proved the basic ingredients of the exchange-control and economic-crime charges.
The High Court dismissed the prosecution’s appeal against acquittal in a firearm-possession case, holding that the trial court was entitled to prefer the defence evidence on credibility.
The Court of Appeal allowed a criminal appeal, finding misdirection on burden of proof, inadequate consideration of the defence, and an invalid sentencing procedure.
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