The accused was charged with trafficking in Diazepam contrary to s. 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The Crown relied on the testimony of a single witness who alleged that the accused gave her pills and instructed her to crush and consume them.
The court found significant concerns with the witness’s credibility and reliability, including admitted intoxication, vague memory, and implausible aspects of the narrative.
In the absence of corroborating evidence such as additional witnesses or a certificate of analysis, the court held that the Crown failed to prove the essential elements of trafficking beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was acquitted.
