[1]        I have considered the mitigating factors addressed by learned counsel for the Convict and I take note that the Convict is a first time offender and the offence occurred sometime back in 2011. She was 20-21 years old at the time and that the offence although it involved money being stolen it did not involve any other aggravating factors such as violence.

BURHAN J

[1]        The convict Jerry Lenclume was found guilty of the offence of importation of a quantity of 280.7 grams (purity content of 126.3 grams) of Heroin. He faces a maximum term of life imprisonment.

[2]        At the request of Learned Counsel for the convict, a probation report was called and thereafter Learned Counsel made a plea in mitigation on his behalf. I have considered the facts contained in the probation report and the plea in mitigation made by Learned Counsel.

BURHAN J

[1]        I have considered the submissions made in respect of the application for bail by Learned Counsel for the accused Mr. Andre. I have also considered the objections of Learned Principal State Counsel Mr. Chinasammy in respect of releasing the accused on bail.

[2]        The main grounds urged by Learned Counsel for the accused in respect of his application for bail are:

ORDER

Trafficking in small amount of heroin (Diamorphine) 1 year suspended for 3, plus fine of Rs10000.

Trafficking in small amount of Cannabis herbal material-Sentence Rs10000.

Possession of minute amount of Cannabis resin-sentence  Rs2000.

GOVINDEN J

1. In this case the two convicts were charged as follows on the 2^nd December 2017.

Count 1

Statement of offence

Conspiracy to commit the offence of importation of a control drug contrary to Section 16 read with Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 and punishable under the second schedule of the said Act. 

BURHAN J

1. The 1^st convict Elvis D’ Unienville pleaded guilty to the charge of being in possession of a quantity of 0.14 grams of Cannabis Resin.

2. The 2^nd convict Dwen Crispin pleaded guilty to the charge of Trafficking in  a quantity 59.8 (pure quantity 24.9) grams of Heroin.

DODIN J.

[1]        The Appellant S E stands convicted of one count of sexual assault contrary to Section 130(1) read with Section 130(2)(d) of the Penal Code and has been sentenced to a term of 6 years imprisonment.

SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES