During a trial for importing cocaine, the Crown sought to introduce expert evidence from a detective regarding drug paraphernalia and cash seized from the accused's residence.
The defence objected, arguing the evidence was irrelevant and constituted prejudicial bad character evidence.
The Superior Court of Justice ruled the evidence admissible, finding that tools of the drug trade are logically relevant to the charge of importing large quantities of cocaine, as importers typically do so for distribution.
The court concluded the evidence was highly probative and its admission would not lead to improper propensity reasoning.
