Tanzania Case Law

MOHAMED ABDUL

Court

TANZLII

The appellant was found in actual possession of bags containing narcotic drugs, signed the certificate of seizure, admitted the offence, and prosecution evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Knowledge of contents was inferred from possession and accompanying personal items. Common intention was proven by joint travel and possession.

Source excerpt

• Trafficking in narcotic drugs
• Possession of cannabis sativa
• Common intention
• Standard of proof
• Admissibility of evidence

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abasi kassian kilipasi vs republic 2020 tzhc 3241 25 september 2020

Court

TZHC

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction and a 30-year sentence for unlawful trafficking in cannabis sativa, upholding the evidence and cautioned statement.

• Unlawful trafficking of narcotic drugs
• Possession of cannabis sativa
• Defence of alibi
• Admissibility of cautioned statement
• Proof of possession
• Intention to traffic

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