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Car Driver Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Dangerous Driving

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A 38-year-old customer service officer, Chun Kok Keong, has been charged in the Magistrate's Court with trafficking over 50 grammes of methamphetamine and possessing heroin. The charges were filed in relation to two separate incidents that occurred in the early hours of June 12 and 11 this year. Chun is also facing charges of dangerous driving, which resulted in the deaths of two 18-year-old girls.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chun Kok Keong, a 38-year-old customer service officer, has been charged with trafficking over 50 grammes of methamphetamine under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
  • The charge carries a penalty of the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 15 strokes of the cane in the absence of the death penalty, upon conviction.
  • Chun was also charged with possessing heroin weighing about 0.85 grammes at the same location and time under Section 12(2) of the same act.
  • He pleaded not guilty to the charge of possessing heroin and is facing a maximum fine of RM100,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, upon conviction.
  • Chun faces an additional two charges of dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of Nur Erdina Shaffiya Muhammad Nazri and Aneez Irdiena Sofya Khairul Azman, both aged 18.
  • The charge of dangerous driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years and a maximum fine of RM50,000 if convicted.
  • Chun was not allowed bail as he is also facing charges for drug trafficking, which is a non-bailable offence.
  • The court set July 17 for mention on the charges of dangerous driving while the mention on the charge of drug trafficking is scheduled for September 18.

Statistics:

  • 50 grammes of methamphetamine were seized from Chun.
  • 0.85 grammes of heroin were also seized from Chun.
  • RM4,500 bail with one surety was granted for the charge of drug trafficking.
  • RM4,500 bail with one surety was granted for the charge of possessing heroin.
  • Chun faces a maximum fine of RM50,000 and up to 10 years in prison if convicted of dangerous driving.
  • July 17 is set for mention on the charges of dangerous driving.
  • September 18 is set for mention on the charge of drug trafficking.

Sources:

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  • Source: The Star

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