HKSAR v. ROSNAH BINTI ABDUL LATIP

HCCC175/2011

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 175 OF 2011

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Transcript of the Audio Recording
of the Sentence in the above Case

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COURT: Accused, you have been found guilty by an unanimous verdict of the jury of trafficking in a dangerous drug.

I have given careful consideration to everything said by your counsel on your behalf.

Having regard to the quantity of heroin hydrochloride in which you have unlawfully trafficked in this case, namely, 1,197.16 grammes of a mixture containing 724.12 grammes of heroin hydrochloride, I consider that the appropriate starting point, leaving aside enhancement for the international element involved, is 21 years.

Taking into account the enhancement called for, but also taking into account in your favour the extra hardship that you will suffer by reason of your imprisonment being away from your home and among persons foreign to you, I arrive at a sentence of 22 years’ imprisonment.

I sentence you to 22 years’ imprisonment.