In this observed sale case, the court properly exercised its discretion in receiving evidence that, minutes before the charged sale, the observing officer saw defendant engage in suspicious behavior with another individual. This testimony provided necessary background information that completed the narrative and explained why the officer focused his attention on defendant (see e.g. People v Birch,
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