The Crown sought forfeiture of two properties under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following the discovery of sophisticated marijuana grow operations.
The first property, a former Molson Brewery plant in Barrie, contained two large indoor grow operations operated by individuals convicted of production and trafficking offences.
The second property was a residential dwelling in Phelpston owned by a company controlled by the respondent's brother.
The Crown alleged that the property owners and their corporations were complicit in or colluded with the drug offences.
The respondents argued they were innocent third parties unaware of the illegal activities occurring on their properties.
