Justice Jamil Hussin ruled on Thursday that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges as it was unable to prove all of the elements of the offences with credible evidence.

“After careful consideration of the decision by the honourable judge, we have filed a notice of appeal against the discharge and acquittal,” the AGC said in a statement today.

Jamil ruled that prosecution had failed to prove that Yusoff had knowledge, custody, and control of the drugs and fake pistols.

He ordered for Yusoff to be acquitted and discharged without being called to enter his defence.

Yusoff was accused of trafficking in 305g of cannabis found in his vehicle when it was parked in front of the Kuala Lumpur police surau at 10.15am on Sept 6, 2024.

The drugs were allegedly wrapped in a black plastic bag.

He was also charged with possessing fake pistols outside Senada Condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am the same day.

The fake firearms possession charge, under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, carried a maximum penalty of one year in prison, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, upon conviction.

The drug trafficking charge, framed under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, provided for the death penalty or 30 years’ imprisonment as well as a whipping of not less than 12 lashes.

Yusoff’s defence was that the drugs and pistols were planted to frame him.

He was held at the Sungai Buloh prison as bail is not allowed for those charged with drug trafficking.