Harlisa Haidhir Harminder, 43, from the narcotics division of the forensic science analysis centre at the chemistry department said she received the sample for analysis on Sept 10 last year from police officer Zuhairi Zuhir.
The envelope marked “MZ” contained a sealed bag labelled “MZ1” with a compressed block of plant material partially wrapped in golden-yellow paper, Bernama reported.
“Upon analysis, I determined that the net weight of the plant material was 300.1g.
“I am satisfied with the tests I conducted, which led to a conclusive result that the substance is cannabis. The compressed block of plant material was taken apart during the analysis process,” she was quoted as saying when reading her witness statement.
Harlisa, the third prosecution witness, said she repackaged the evidence in a new plastic bag labelled with the lab number, which was then returned to the original envelope and sealed with the department’s security label.
She also said the evidence was kept in a locked metal cabinet belonging to her in a secure room, with no chance of being mixed with other samples.
“On Oct 29, 2024, at 2pm, I returned the exhibit, along with the report, to Zuhairi at the chemistry department’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya,” she said during direct examination by deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Sabri Othman.
Earlier, Hafieh Shari of the Kuala Lumpur police’s weapons division testified that two pistols seized from the accused were not real firearms, though heavier than typical toy guns.
“At first glance, the pistols appeared to be real, but they differ from toy pistols, which are typically made of plastic and are lighter,” he said, adding that replica firearms were widely available online.
Yusoff is accused of trafficking in 305g of cannabis found in the vehicle he was in, in front of the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters’ surau at 10.15am on Sept 6, 2024.
The charge, framed under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, provides for life imprisonment and also whipping of not less than 12 lashes upon conviction.
He is also charged with possessing two fake pistols near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am on the same day.
The charge, under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, upon conviction.
During yesterday’s proceedings, Wan Muhammad Wan Ali from the Kuala Lumpur police’s intelligence division told the court that the police arrested a man behaving suspiciously next to a car parked near a condominium block. They then discovered a black bag in the vehicle containing two imitation pistols and drugs wrapped in black plastic.
The trial before Justice Jamil Hussin continues tomorrow.