Did DNA evidence link the accused to the drugs?

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Acquitted Farmers Cleared of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges Due to Lack of DNA Evidence Linking Them to Seized Items

A cattle farmer and his assistant were acquitted and discharged by the High Court in Kota Bharu today of charges including drug trafficking and firearm possession. The acquittals were granted because the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case, specifically noting the absence of DNA evidence connecting the accused to the drugs and firearm.
Lack of DNA on Drugs and Firearm

In his judgment, Justice Datuk Mohamad Abazafree Mohd Abbas highlighted that while various DNA samples were collected, there was no evidence presented to show that the DNA of the accused, Wan Marzuki Wan Daud, 59, and Naim Azmi, 37, was found on the methamphetamine, heroin, or the firearm. This crucial absence of forensic linkage formed a significant basis for the court's decision.
Prima Facie Case Not Established

The court considered several pieces of evidence, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) findings, house keys, and the ownership of a vehicle found outside the rented house. However, the prosecution's case was deemed insufficient to proceed to the defence stage. Consequently, the judge acquitted and discharged both accused without requiring them to present their defence.
Specific Charges Faced by the Accused

The charges against Wan Marzuki and Naim included the joint accusation of trafficking 749.5 grams of methamphetamine and 87.8 grams of heroin. These offenses, framed under Section 39B (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, carried a potential penalty of death or life imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane. They also faced a charge of possessing a revolver, under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalty) Act 1971.

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