Yusoff Rawther freed of drug trafficking, fake pistols possession charges
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025
By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: The High Court in Kuala Lumpur ruled that the prosecution failed to prove that Yusoff Rawther had knowledge, custody, and control of the drugs and fake pistols. (Bernama pic) Kuala Lumpur: Former research assistant Yusoff Rawther, who had been held on remand for nine months, walked out a free man today after the High Court acquitted him of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols. Justice Jamil Hussin said the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges, as it did not prove all elements of the offences with credible evidence.
Advertisement 'The prosecution failed to prove that Yusoff had knowledge, custody, and control of the drugs and fake pistols. 'The accused is acquitted and discharged without being called to enter his defence,' Jamil said after hearing oral submissions. Yusoff was accused of trafficking in 305g of cannabis found in his vehicle when it was parked in front of the Kuala Lumpur police surau at 10.15am on Sept 6, 2024. The drugs were allegedly wrapped in a black plastic bag. He was also charged with possessing the fake pistols outside the Senada Condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am the same day. MORE TO COME * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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