Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah: Trafficking of Diamorphine
In Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah, the High Court of Singapore found Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah guilty of possessing 58.83 grams of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking. The court, presided over by Judicial Commissioner Choo Han Teck, rejected the accused's defense that the drugs were intended for personal consumption, citing the presence of drug trafficking accessories and inconsistencies in his statements. The accused was sentenced to death.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused found guilty as charged and sentenced to suffer death.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah was found guilty of possessing diamorphine for trafficking. The court sentenced him to death, rejecting his defense of personal consumption.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Judgment for Prosecution | Won | Chan Wang Ho, Edwin San |
| Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah | Defendant | Individual | Accused found guilty | Lost | Ahmad Nizam, Ramli Salehkon |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Chan Wang Ho | Attorney-General's Chambers |
| Edwin San | Attorney-General's Chambers |
| Ahmad Nizam | Muzammil Nizam & Partners |
| Ramli Salehkon | Ramli & Co |
4. Facts
- Accused was arrested in a rented flat at Woodlands.
- Accused tried to dispose of two bags of heroin in the toilet.
- 58.83 nett grams of diamorphine were recovered from the drain.
- Drug trafficking accessories were found in the flat.
- Accused was suffering from drug withdrawal symptoms.
- Accused made detailed confessions of heroin trafficking activities in investigation statements.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah, CC 25/2001, [2001] SGHC 127
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused rented flat using friend's name. | |
| CNB officers raided the Woodlands flat. | |
| Accused's cautioned statement recorded. | |
| Investigation statement recorded from the accused. | |
| Investigation statement recorded from the accused. | |
| Investigation statement recorded from the accused. | |
| Trial resumed. | |
| Decision Date |
7. Legal Issues
- Possession of Diamorphine for Trafficking
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of possession of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking.
- Category: Substantive
- Defence of Consumption
- Outcome: The court rejected the accused's defence that the diamorphine was intended for personal consumption.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Conviction
- Death penalty
9. Cause of Actions
- Drug Trafficking
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Diamorphine
- Drug Trafficking
- Possession
- Consumption
- CNB
- Drug Rehabilitation
15.2 Keywords
- Drug Trafficking
- Diamorphine
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Drug Offences
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Drug Trafficking Law