Israeli hitman: CCTV footage in Avitan's case to remain confidential, court rules


KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has allowed the prosecution’s application for the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage in the case of Israeli Avitan Shalom, who is charged with two counts of trafficking six firearms and possessing 200 rounds of ammunition, not to be disclosed to the public, with access granted only to expert witnesses.

Judge Norina Zainol Abidin made the ruling after Deputy Public Prosecutor Rullizah Abdul Majid told the court that the CCTV footage should only be used as a reference by expert witnesses during the trial.

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