Duo claiming trial for alleged possession of rhinoceros horns without permit


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PETALING JAYA: Two friends who initially pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing 50 units of rhinoceros horns without a permit three years ago are now claiming trial.

Mohamad Sukry Wahab and Muhammad Hafiszan Naser, both 29, pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Sepang Sessions Court after the charge was read out to them before Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman on Wednesday (April 24).

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