Read the full judgment text of CACC 63/2023 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 23 July 2024.
1. The applicant faced a single count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, namely 2,322 grammes of a powder containing 1,988 grammes of cocaine, contrary to section 4(l)(a) and (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap 134. He pleaded not guilty to the indictment and stood trial before Deputy Judge Keith (“the judge”) and a jury of nine. On 24 February 2023, the applicant was convicted after trial, and on 3 March 2023, sentenced to 27 years’ imprisonment.
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