Danny Chou

The accused, Allan Clayton Eggleton, was charged with 17 counts related to drug trafficking (fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine), possession of proceeds of crime, and various firearms and weapons offences.

The Crown presented evidence from police surveillance, a search warrant execution at the accused's alleged residence, and expert testimony on drug trafficking and weapons.

The accused testified, denying residence at the apartment where items were found and providing an explanation for the cash seized.

The court rejected the accused's testimony regarding residence and the source of the cash, finding his explanations inconsistent and implausible.

Based on the totality of the evidence, including surveillance, seized items, and expert testimony, the court found the accused guilty on all 17 counts, concluding that he was in possession of the drugs, firearms, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia for the purpose of trafficking, and that the cash was proceeds of crime.

Allan Clayton Eggleton was found guilty of 17 counts, including drug trafficking (fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine) and numerous firearms offences.

He absconded prior to sentencing, leading the Crown to successfully apply for sentencing in absentia under s. 475(1) of the Criminal Code.

The court considered aggravating factors such as the dangerous nature of the drugs, the unlawful possession of loaded firearms, and the offender's lengthy criminal record and disregard for court orders.

Mitigating factors, including a difficult upbringing and Indigenous heritage, were noted but largely negated by his absconding.

The court imposed a total sentence of 10 years imprisonment, comprising consecutive sentences for weapons and drug offences, along with mandatory ancillary orders for DNA and a lifetime weapons ban.