A YEMENI man is facing the death penalty for allegedly trafficking in more than 200kg of cannabis.

The accused, Abdul Aziz Musaed Ahmed, 23, nodded to indicate he understood the charges read in English before Sessions Court judge Ahmad Fuad Othman, but no plea was recorded as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

Based on the first three charges, he allegedly trafficked drugs suspected to be cannabis weighing 231g, 1.87kg, and 219.15kg from an apartment in Puchong at 10.10pm on January 15.

The three charges were framed under section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which is punishable under section 39B(2) of the same act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping of not less than 15 strokes, upon conviction.

Aziz was charged at the same court under section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for consuming amphetamine, methamphetamine and THC at 9am on January 16, which is punishable under section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, read together with section 38B of the same act.

Under section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the accused is liable to a fine of not more than RM5,000 or a jail term of up to two years, while the punishment provided under section 38B of the same act must be served immediately after sentencing, and he will be placed under police supervision for a period of not less than two years and up to three years as determined by the court.

Deputy public prosecutor Norhana Sahat prosecuted while lawyer Zaflee Pakwanteh represented the accused.

No bail was offered and the court fixed May 8 for submission of a chemical report. – Bernama, January 27, 2023.