Ex-property agent gets death sentence for trafficking cannabis; judge rejects defence that drug was for research

New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: A former property agent was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty for trafficking cannabis after a judge rejected his defence that the drugs were for research and development.

Two mobile phones belonging to Seet were sent for forensic examination and found to contain mass-sent messages advertising the drug. The defence also relied on a psychiatric report that Seet had been suffering from a"drug-induced hypomanic episode" which contributed to what they described as his"reckless and impulsive behaviour" to carry out “grandiose plans to set up a cannabis business” by extracting cannabidiol oil.

His statement continued:"Also to help them get back on track in life. The cannabis is also meant for disposal, at anytime. At the same time, it is also a way of funding activities which will eventually help those friends to get a place in the society." "The defence paints a vivid picture of Seet as a fervent cannabis enthusiast. According to the defence, Seet had developed a fascination with cannabis which went beyond simply smoking it. His interests extended to the cultivation and the multiple uses and/or benefits of cannabidiol.

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