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Accused convicted and sentenced to life for trafficking 7.73 kg heroin; warrantless search and chain of custody upheld.
Drug trafficking – heroin 7.73 kg – proof of substance and weight – Government Chemist report admissible and conclusive under s48A(2) DCEAct. Possession and trafficking – constructive/actual possession established by knowledge and control; accused leading police to cache. Search and seizure – warrantless search lawful under emergency exception to CPA and compliance with DCEAct (independent witness). Chain of custody – exhibit register, seizure certificates and laboratory procedures maintained unbroken. Sentence – mandatory life imprisonment under s15(1)(a) DCEAct.
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