Drug abuse lands man seven months in prison

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in jail by the Magistrates’ Court here yesterday for abusing drugs.

Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali convicted Sharmeen Sulaiman on his own guilty plea under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act.

The Section provides for a jail sentence of up to two years or a fine not exceeding RM5,000.

The court also ordered the accused to be placed under supervision by the authorities for two years after the completion of his prison sentence, in accordance with the Section.

Sharmeen was arrested by police on Sept 27 this year on suspicion of involvement in drug-related activities. A urine test found him positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. Prosecuting was Insp Mohd Adzmei Ahmad, while Sharmeen unrepresented by counsel.