Public Prosecutor v Ramis A/L Muniandy: Drug Trafficking - Cannabis
In Public Prosecutor v Ramis A/L Muniandy, the High Court of Singapore found Ramis A/L Muniandy guilty of trafficking in 1529.8g nett of cannabis. Ramis was arrested at Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 2, Singapore. The court found that the cannabis was in Ramis's possession at all material times, rejecting his defense that he was unaware of how the cannabis came to be on his motorcycle. The court sentenced Ramis to death.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Guilty as charged; sentenced to death.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Ramis A/L Muniandy was found guilty of trafficking cannabis. The court found that the cannabis was in his possession at all material times.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Guilty as charged | Won | Lee Lit Cheng of Attorney-General’s Chambers Lau Kok Gim of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Ramis a/l Muniandy | Defendant | Individual | Sentenced to death | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Lee Lit Cheng | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Lau Kok Gim | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Singa Retnam | Singa Retnam, Kurup & Associates |
| G Dinagaran | Thomas Tham & Co |
4. Facts
- The accused was arrested at Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 2.
- The accused was found to be carrying 1529.8g nett of cannabis.
- A urine test revealed traces of cannabis and amphetamine in the accused's urine.
- The cannabis was found in a Puma bag in the carrier of the accused's motorcycle.
- The accused claimed the bag was not his.
- The accused was observed by CNB officers as he entered Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 4.
- The accused was seen parking his motorcycle and walking towards the spot where he was arrested.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Ramis A/L Muniandy, CC 10/2001, [2001] SGHC 36
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused arrested at Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 2, Singapore | |
| Accused's urine test revealed traces of cannabis and amphetamine | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Drug Trafficking
- Outcome: The court found the defendant guilty of drug trafficking.
- Category: Substantive
- Possession of Cannabis
- Outcome: The court found that the cannabis was in the possession of the defendant at all material times.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Conviction
- Death Penalty
9. Cause of Actions
- Drug Trafficking
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
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
- Cannabis
- Drug Trafficking
- Possession
- Motorcycle
- Marsiling Industrial Estate
15.2 Keywords
- Drug Trafficking
- Cannabis
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Misuse of Drugs Act | 95 |
| Criminal Law | 90 |
| Drug Trafficking | 85 |
| Evidence Law | 60 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Drug Offenses