KOTA KINABALU: A Filipino claimed trial at the High Court here yesterday to trafficking in 210.56 grams of syabu.
Tal Shuaib, 38, who was brought before justice Datuk Nurchaya Hj Arshad, was charged under Section 39B (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death sentence on conviction.
The accused who worked as a construction worker, was alleged to have trafficked in the drugs at the University Plaza parking area, Jalan Sulaman Manggatal at 7.30pm on September, 26, 2016.
The court fixed May 17 for pre-trial case management and the accused was further remanded under Section 259 of the Criminal Procedure Code, pending disposal of the case.
Deputy public prosecutor Gan Peng Kun prosecuted while counsel Farazwin Haxdy represented the accused.