Defence challenges evidence against Gina Choi

The trial involving six individuals charged in connection with a series of drug raids continued, with the defense team focusing on discrediting the evidence against Gina Choi, the second defendant.

During cross-examination, defense counsel scrutinized a police crime scene officer regarding the handling of exhibits and the chain of custody. The defense suggested that standard evidence management procedures were not consistently followed. The officer acknowledged that exhibits should be photographed, sealed, labeled, and documented to maintain the integrity of the chain of custody.

The defense counsel then asserted that these procedures were not consistently applied and questioned whether the photographic evidence accurately reflected how the exhibits were handled. Furthermore, the defense argued that Choi was not present during the execution of one of the search warrants, was never found in possession of drugs or cash, and was questioned by the investigating team after her release.

The witness confirmed that Choi was not present during one of the searches and was released after questioning. The defense also informed the court that only photographs of the alleged exhibits had been provided, not the physical items for inspection. The prosecution, in re-examination, questioned the officer about the execution of search warrants and the procedures followed in documenting the recovered exhibits.

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exhibits should be photographed, sealed, labelled and documented to preserve the integrity of the chain of custody.