Public Prosecutor v Foong Chee Peng: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act
In Public Prosecutor v Foong Chee Peng, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck on April 28, 2011, found Foong Chee Peng guilty of trafficking 40.23g of diamorphine. Foong was arrested at Sunshine Grove with drugs found in his room. He initially pleaded guilty, and the court, after reviewing the evidence, convicted him as charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused found guilty as charged and convicted accordingly.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Foong Chee Peng was convicted of trafficking diamorphine under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act and sentenced accordingly. The court found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
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 | Andre Darius Jumabhoy of Attorney-General’s Chambers Amarjit Singh of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Foong Chee Peng | Defendant | Individual | Guilty as charged | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Andre Darius Jumabhoy | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Amarjit Singh | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Boon Khoon Lim | Dora Boon & Company |
| Dora Chua Siow Lee | Dora Boon & Company |
4. Facts
- CNB officers found 40.23g of diamorphine in Foong Chee Peng's room.
- Foong Chee Peng admitted the drugs belonged to him for sale.
- Foong Chee Peng's sister was arrested but not charged.
- Foong Chee Peng initially wished to plead guilty.
- Foong Chee Peng elected to remain silent and adduced no evidence.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Foong Chee Peng, Criminal Case No 9 of 2011, [2011] SGHC 105
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Arrest made | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Trafficking of Diamorphine
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of trafficking diamorphine.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Conviction
- Death Penalty
9. Cause of Actions
- Trafficking of Diamorphine
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 |
|---|---|
| Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap 185, 2008 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 68, 1985 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Diamorphine
- Trafficking
- Central Narcotics Bureau
- Misuse of Drugs Act
15.2 Keywords
- Diamorphine
- Drug Trafficking
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Misuse of Drugs Act | 95 |
| Criminal Procedure | 60 |
| Evidence Law | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Drug Offences