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Singapore Law Watch
3 days ago
- Singapore Law Watch
Drug trafficker, 58, avoids death penalty by 0.01g, sentenced to 31 years' jail
Drug trafficker, 58, avoids death penalty by 0.01g, sentenced to 31 years' jail Source: Straits Times Article Date: 12 Jun 2025 Author: David Sun Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 years' jail over drug trafficking offences that saw him avoid the death penalty by 0.01g. Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. He was originally charged with possessing at least 15g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, according to court documents. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) state on its website that 15g of pure heroin is equivalent to 1,250 straws, which is sufficient to feed the addiction of about 180 abusers for a week. The death penalty is mandatory for anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or 250g of methamphetamine or more than 500g of cannabis. The charge was later reclassified and changed to him possessing not less than 14.99g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, with a maximum sentence of 30 years' jail or life imprisonment, court documents showed. Mesnawi pleaded guilty to a total of four charges on June 3. Three were for drug offences and the fourth was for money laundering. Two other drug charges were taken into account for sentencing. He was sentenced to 31 years' jail, which includes 10 weeks for the money laundering charge under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. CNB officers arrested Mesnawi in Ang Mo Kio on Jan 27, 2023. About 713g of heroin and four Ecstasy tablets were seized from him. He also had $18,050 in cash, which were his benefits from his drug trafficking activities. The money has been forfeited to the state. In a statement on June 11, CNB said the Government will continue to review and enhance laws to ensure they remain effective in addressing the evolving crime landscape, and are aligned with international standards. Those who launder the benefits of drug dealing can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $500,000. Mesnawi, who was unrepresented, has filed an appeal against his sentence. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. Print
International Business Times
3 days ago
- International Business Times
Singaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years' Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the death penalty by 0.01g. Mesnawi Dahri was arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or "pure heroin", for the purpose of trafficking. According to court documents, he was originally charged with possessing at least 15 grams of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking. According to the Central Narcotics Bureau's (CNB) press release, 15g of pure heroin is comparable to 1,250 straws, enough to feed the addiction of around 180 abusers for one week. Anyone convicted guilty of trafficking more than 15g diamorphine, 250g methamphetamine, or 500g cannabis must face the death penalty. The case was then reclassified as carrying at least 14.99g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, with a maximum punishment of 30 years in prison, according to court documents. Mesnawi pleaded guilty to a total of four charges on June 3. Three were for drug offences and the fourth was for money laundering. Two other drug offenses were also considered during sentencing. He was sentenced to 31 years in prison, with 10 weeks for money laundering under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. On January 27, 2023, CNB officers apprehended Mesnawi in Ang Mo Kio. He was found in possession of around 713g of heroin and four Ecstasy tablets. He also possessed $18,050 in cash, which came from his narcotics trafficking earnings. The funds have been forfeited to the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 11, CNB stated that the government will continue to study and improve legislation to ensure that they are effective in tackling the changing crime landscape and are consistent with international norms. Those who launder the proceeds of narcotics trading face up to ten years in prison and a S$500,000 fine. Mesnawi, who was not represented, has filed an appeal against his sentence.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Drug trafficker in Singapore avoids death penalty by 0.01g, sentenced to 31 years' jail
Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 years' jail over drug trafficking offences that saw him avoid the death penalty by 0.01g. Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. He was originally charged with possessing at least 15g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, according to court documents. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) state on its website that 15g of pure heroin is equivalent to 1,250 straws, which is sufficient to feed the addiction of about 180 abusers for a week. The death penalty is mandatory for anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or 250g of methamphetamine or more than 500g of cannabis. The charge was later reclassified and changed to him possessing not less than 14.99g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, with a maximum sentence of 30 years' jail, court documents showed. Mesnawi pleaded guilty to a total of four charges on June 3. Three were for drug offences and the fourth was for money laundering. Two other drug charges were taken into account for sentencing. He was sentenced to 31 years' jail, which includes 10 weeks for the money laundering charge under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. CNB officers arrested Mesnawi in Ang Mo Kio on Jan 27, 2023. About 713g of heroin and four Ecstasy tablets were seized from him. He also had S$18,050 in cash, which were his benefits from his drug trafficking activities. The money has been forfeited to the state. In a statement on June 11, CNB said the Government will continue to review and enhance laws to ensure they remain effective in addressing the evolving crime landscape, and are aligned with international standards. Those who launder the benefits of drug dealing can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $500,000. Mesnawi, who was unrepresented, has filed an appeal against his sentence. - The Straits Times/ANN
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
In Singapore, drug trafficker dodges death penalty by 0.01g, jailed 31 years
SINGAPORE, June 11 — A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 years' jail for drug trafficking and money laundering in Singapore, narrowly escaping the gallows by a fraction of a gram. The Straits Times reported today that Mesnawi Dahri was arrested in Ang Mo Kio on January 27, 2023, after Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers found him in possession of 713g of heroin and four Ecstasy tablets. Further analysis confirmed that the amount of pure heroin — or diamorphine — he had for trafficking was 14.99g, just below the 15g threshold that would have mandated the death penalty. The original charge against Mesnawi stated he was trafficking 'not less than 15g' of diamorphine. However, it was later reclassified after verification of the drug weight, according to court documents. Under Singapore law, trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin carries a mandatory death sentence. Mesnawi pleaded guilty on June 3 to four charges — three related to drug offences and one for money laundering. Two other drug-related charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. He received 31 years' imprisonment in total, including 10 weeks for the money laundering offence under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. CNB officers had seized S$18,050 (RM59,477) in cash from Mesnawi, which the court determined to be proceeds from his drug activities. The money has since been forfeited to the state. Penalties for laundering drug money in Singapore include up to 10 years in jail and fines of up to $500,000. Mesnawi, who did not have legal representation during the proceedings, has filed an appeal against his sentence.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
Drug trafficker, 58, avoids death penalty by 0.01g; sentenced to 31 years' jail
Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 years' jail over drug trafficking offences which saw him avoid the death penalty by 0.01g. Mesnawi Dahri was caught while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or 'pure heroin', for the purpose of trafficking. He was originally charged with possessing at least 15g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, according to court documents. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on its website state that 15g of pure heroin is equivalent to 1,250 straws, which is sufficient to feed the addiction of about 180 abusers for a week. The death penalty is mandatory for anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or 250g of methamphetamine or more than 500g of cannabis. The charge was later reclassified and changed to him possessing not less than 14.99g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking, with a maximum sentence of 30 years' jail, court documents showed. Mesnawi pleaded guilty to a total of four charges on June 3. Three were for drug offences and the fourth was for money laundering. Two other drug charges were taken into account for sentencing. He was sentenced to 31 years' jail, which includes 10 weeks for the money laundering charge under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. CNB officers arrested Mesnawi in Ang Mo Kio on Jan 27, 2023, where about 713g of heroin and four Ecstasy tablets were seized from him. He also had $18,050 in cash, which were his benefits from his drug trafficking activities. The money has been forfeited to the state. In a release on June 11, CNB said the Government will continue to review and enhance laws to ensure that they remain effective in addressing the evolving crime landscape, and are aligned with international standards. Those who launder the benefits of drug dealing can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $500,000. Meswani, who is unrepresented, has filed an appeal against his sentence. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
