1/8/2019
START DATE
END DATE
19-Feb-19
MANDAYA THOMAS -v- THE QUEEN
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CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
APPELLATE JURISDICTION
Shade Subair Williams J
Mr. Marc Daniels (Marc Geoffrey Ltd)
Ms. Jaleesa Simons (On behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Mandaya Thomas a Bermudian national was convicted for the importation of acetyl fentanyl a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972. The conviction was based on the drug being a derivative of fentanyl as per Schedule 2(e)(iv) of the Act. Thomas appealed arguing acetyl fentanyl was not a derivative of fentanyl. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal agreeing with the lower court's interpretation.
SUMMARY:
The appeal questioned whether acetyl fentanyl is legally considered a derivative of fentanyl under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972.
OUTCOMES:
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal confirming acetyl fentanyl as a derivative and controlled substance.
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MANDAYA THOMAS -v- THE QUEEN
Mandaya Thomas a Bermudian national was convicted for the importation of acetyl fentanyl a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972. The conviction was based on the drug being a derivative of fentanyl as per Schedule 2(e)(iv) of the Act. Thomas appealed arguing acetyl fentanyl was not a derivative of fentanyl. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal agreeing with the lower court's interpretation.