“I knew a 19-year-old girl who was picked by the police for possession of cocaine. There was 1kg of it. She was pregnant at that time. She was supposed to receive a package from a friend from West Malaysia. She had no idea what was inside. The police intercepted it, brought the package to her, and asked if this was hers. She said yes, and she got caught. At the police station, when the package was finally opened, it was only then that she realised she was a drug mule. Apparently, it was sent by someone she knew from Facebook.
As a lawyer, we went with her to court where she was charged, and that was when we remembered that drugs, equals death. She lost it and started crying on the spot.
As lawyers, we try not to show much emotion. We cannot even give a tissue when they are crying, we have to be cold (professional). It was difficult for me. It made me realize that the work that we do, impact people’s lives.
The court couldn’t prove the package was hers. It wasn’t in her custody and possession. It was sent to her. I realized jangan main-main (don’t play around) when it comes to being a lawyer.
I learnt that you are important, no matter where you are in life or what life has thrown at you.
You will impact somebody else in whatever manner, shape or form. How you live your life will impact someone else’s.
Live it well, live it meaningfully.
Even if it is from your trusted friend – always check what’s in the package”.
Photostory by Mushamir Mustafa
