an Iranian mechanic was sentenced to death by the High Court

an Iranian mechanic was sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of trafficking 1.423 kg of syabu, two years ago.
Judge Noor Azian Shaari handed down the sentence on Ahmadi Moharam Lotfollah, 23, after she was satisfied that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt on the case against him.
The accused was charged with trafficking in 12 packets of the drug weighing 1,149.7 grammes in his suitcase, at Gate 5, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Arrival Hall on Feb 3 2010.
He faced the second count for 274 grammes in the form of 39 capsules, which he had swallowed. Both charges came under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which carries the mandatory death sentence, upon conviction.