The accused were charged with multiple counts of importing cocaine and conspiracy to import cocaine into Canada from Trinidad and Grenada.
The Crown's case relied on the testimony of couriers, fingerprint evidence on the seized suitcases, and circumstantial evidence including travel records and items seized from Guthrie's home.
The court found the couriers' testimony to be unreliable and fraught with inconsistencies.
The court also found the fingerprint and circumstantial evidence insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, particularly given the loss of police search videos and photos.
Both accused were found not guilty on all counts.
