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Federal Court orders two released prisoners back to jail for drug trafficking
Two men who were freed from prison earlier this year have been ordered by Malaysia's Federal Court to return and complete their sentences for cannabis trafficking offences.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The Federal Court has issued orders requiring two men to return to custody to serve the remainder of their sentences for cannabis trafficking, reversing their earlier release from prison this year.
The court's decision came after a review of the cases, determining that the men must complete their original sentences despite having been released earlier in 2024.
Cannabis trafficking remains a serious drug offence in Malaysia, carrying lengthy prison terms under the country's stringent narcotics laws. The decision underscores the judiciary's stance on drug-related crimes and enforcement of sentences.
The Federal Court's order highlights the legal complexity surrounding prisoner releases and the conditions under which early release may be granted or subsequently reversed by the courts.