Why was Herman Basri discharged and acquitted for drug trafficking?

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Herman Basri Was Discharged and Acquitted for Drug Trafficking Due to a Weak Prosecution Case

Herman Basri was discharged and acquitted by the Federal Court for trafficking 872g of cannabis because the prosecution's case was deemed not strong. This decision by the Federal Court restored his earlier acquittal, which had been overturned by the Court of Appeal.
Federal Court Restores Acquittal

The Federal Court, led by Justice Tan Sri Ramly Ali, discharged and acquitted Herman Basri, granting him a second chance at freedom. He had been incarcerated for one and a half years awaiting this appeal. This ruling effectively reinstated the High Court's initial decision to acquit him.
High Court's Initial Acquittal in 2016

Herman Basri was first discharged and acquitted by the High Court in 2016. This initial ruling pertained to the charge of trafficking cannabis, which allegedly occurred in front of a restaurant in Jalan Rampai Niaga, Setapak Jaya, Wangsa Maju, on February 11, 2014.
Court of Appeal Overturned Acquittal in 2017

Herman Basri's acquittal was short-lived as the prosecution appealed the decision. On March 1, 2017, the Court of Appeal allowed the prosecution's appeal, overturning the High Court's acquittal and sentencing him to death.
Defence Argument Regarding Witness "Basiron"

During the proceedings, Herman Basri's counsel, Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, presented arguments that challenged the prosecution's case. A key point raised was the prosecution's failure to call a witness named "Basiron," who had been arrested earlier at the same location. The defence contended that the drugs belonged to "Basiron" and not Herman, a contention that the prosecution's omission of this witness did not adequately counter.

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