Policeman acquitted of drug charge by Seremban Magistrate’s Court

SEREMBAN: A police officer with the rank of inspector has been acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate’s Court here on a charge of using drugs three years ago.

Magistrate Mohd Firdaus Saleh made the decision after finding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt against the accused, Roslan Sam, 43.

In his judgment, Mohd Firdaus said the decision was made after the court examined the facts of the case, exhibits, the testimony of the accused and the defence witnesses, in addition to re-examining the testimony of the prosecution witnesses.

“Therefore, the court hereby finds that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. So with this, the accused is released and acquitted of this charge,” he said.

Roslan, who is attached to the Special Branch of the Negri Sembilan headquarters, was relieved and thanked Mohd Firdaus immediately after the decision.

According to the charge, Roslan was accused of possessing and using drugs, namely ketamine, amphetamine (speed), methamphetamine (ice) and methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (ecstasy).

The offence was allegedly committed at 3am at the narcotics office of the Seremban district police headquarters on Sept 27, 2020 and was charged in accordance with Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act and punishable under the same act, as well as a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or a maximum imprisonment of two years, if convicted.