A-GC appeals Yusoff Rawther's acquittal in drugs and firearms case
In a statement, the A-GC said the High Court's June 12 decision saw Yusoff being freed without being called to enter his defence at the end of the prosecution's case.
Yusoff was charged under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960.
"After reviewing and considering the court's decision, the A-GC filed the notice of appeal today to challenge the acquittal and discharge," it said.
High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin freed Yusoff from drug trafficking and possession of imitation firearms charges after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case.
Jamil, in his ruling, said the evidence produced in court failed to support a reasonable conclusion that the accused had exclusive control over the vehicle or custody and control over the pistols and drugs.
He said the evidence only raised suspicion and was insufficient to prove the accused's possession or control of the items.
Yusoff had been accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis in a vehicle parked in front of a surau at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters at 10.15am on Sept 6 last year.
He also faced a separate charge of possessing two imitation pistols by the roadside near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am on the same day.
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