The accused was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and simple possession of cocaine following the seizure of approximately 73 grams of cocaine found on a kitchen counter during a police search of an apartment.
At the preliminary inquiry, the Crown sought to establish that the accused was in possession of the cocaine.
The court found insufficient evidence to commit the accused to trial, specifically finding that while there was some evidence of identification and possible knowledge of the drugs' presence, there was no evidence that the accused had any control over the apartment or the items within it.
The accused was discharged on all charges.
