Munxar Man Could Face Life In Prison Over 7-Gram Cannabis Bust In 2013
A man from Munxar,42, was caught with less than seven grams of cannabis resin in 2013 and has gone on trial and could face life imprisonment if found guilty.
The man in question, Jonathan Roger Portelli, was charged with trafficking cannabis after two men were caught with larger amounts of the drug told the police that they bought it from Portelli who is pleading not guilty.
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The prosecution is asking for life imprisonment and a fine if Portelli is found guilty by the jurors. In 2013, any cannabis possession was illegal. The law changed in 2021 which allows people to carry up to seven grams outside their home for recreational purposes.
When Portelli’s residence was raided in October 2013, they found less than seven grams of cannabis resin. The police pressed on the charge following the information shared by Portelli’s clients.
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