The accused, Adam Luangphasi and Alexander Le, were tried on multiple counts including conspiracy to traffic, import, and produce cocaine, as well as participating in a criminal organization and possessing proceeds of crime.
The Crown's case relied heavily on intercepted communications, surveillance, and expert evidence decoding drug jargon.
Applying the Carter framework for co-conspirator hearsay, the court found both accused guilty of conspiracy to traffic cocaine and conspiracy to import cocaine from Guyana.
Luangphasi was also found guilty of a separate conspiracy to import cocaine using a private plane.
Both accused were acquitted of the criminal organization charges due to a lack of proven structure and continuity, and acquitted of the carpet importation and production conspiracies.
Luangphasi was acquitted of possessing proceeds of crime.
