Read the full judgment text of CACC 292/2017 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 29 January 2019.
1. The applicant faced a single count in the High Court of trafficking in a dangerous drug, namely, 490 grammes of a solid containing 316 grammes of ketamine, contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap 134. He pleaded not guilty to the offence. On 4 September 2017, following a trial before Deputy Judge Bruce, SC (“the judge”) and a jury, the applicant was convicted and, on the same day, sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment.