Wireman walks free after acquittal from charge of growing ganja plant at home
A Malaysian wireman has been acquitted of charges related to growing cannabis at his home after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. The Sessions Court in Ipoh ordered his release following the conclusion of the trial.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal processes and evidentiary standards required in drug-related prosecutions within the Malaysian judicial system.
IPOH: A wireman walked free on Thursday (Aug 27) after the Sessions Court here acquitted him of a charge for growing cannabis at his home in Taman Dato Leow Yan Sip here three years ago.
Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi said Aszizi Ayub, 37, was acquitted and released after the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against him.
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