The evidentiary burden in drug trafficking and possession cases is as crucial as it is stringent, with the prosecution required to establish the nature of substances found in a Defendant’s possession beyond reasonable doubt.
The case of FRN v Mansur Hassan shines a spotlight on this principle, where the prosecution was tasked with proving that the substances allegedly recovered from the Defendant were illicit drugs through scientific testing.
A key issue arose when the same quantity of drugs allegedly seized during the arrest was presented at trial, raising questions about whether the tested sample was indeed part of the confiscated material. The absence of irrefutable scientific linkage between the tested sample and the substances seized led to the discharge and acquittal of the defendant.
This article delves into the court’s reasoning, emphasizing the importance of procedural precision and scientific integrity in criminal trials involving drug offenses.
To explore the full judgment and its implications, click the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14A1sXmcTexHxnKUNl0gpK7Op2LIElyzl/view?usp=sharing