What legal grounds led to the acquittal of the two men?

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## Acquittal Based on Prosecution's Failure to Produce Key Witness and Insufficient Evidence

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The acquittal of Chan Shi Wei and Lim Chan Hau was primarily based on the prosecution's inability to secure a crucial witness requested by the defence, which the court deemed placed the accused at a significant disadvantage. Furthermore, the judge found serious doubts regarding the prosecution's ability to prove exclusive custody and control of the drugs by the two men, which was essential for the amended possession charge. These fundamental shortcomings in the prosecution's case led to the High Court's decision to acquit and free the men after they had spent six years in remand.

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