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Statutory 30‑litre precursor‑chemical threshold bars bail; High Court must dismiss the bail application.
* Criminal procedure – Bail – Drug Control and Enforcement Act, s.29(1)(c) – statutory prohibition of bail where accused charged with precursor chemicals of 30 litres+ (liquid) or 30 kg+ (solid). * Statutory interpretation – "precursor chemical" defined as chemical used in manufacturing narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances; no ambiguity warranting favourable construction at bail stage. * Jurisdiction – Corruption and Economic Crimes Division is the court referenced by s.29(1) and therefore bound by its bail prohibition. * Evidentiary issues (whether a substance is a precursor) are for trial, not bail proceedings.
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