Government prosecutors are wary that the Olongapo court decision–convicting four Chinese nationals of drug possession but absolved them in the aspect of drug manufacturing–could pave the way for other arrested illegal drug manufacturers to get away from the law. On Friday, Olongapo City Regional Trial Court has convicted four Chinese nationals Shu Fook Leung, Kwok Tung Chan, Wing Fai Lo and Kam Wah Kwok. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Olongapo court convicts 4 Chinese men for ‘floating shabu laboratory’Based on the decision, all the accused have been found guilty of narcotics possession but acquitted of drug manufacturing even though there was a hydrogenator found on board the vessel. The court, however, ruled the possibility of manufacturing because the hydrogenator was “off” or not in use when the raid was conducted. Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Juan Pedro Navera said he and fellow prosecutors have considered seeking legal remedies against the decision of Judge Roline Jabalde.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 15, 2018 05:26 UTC