The accused was charged with drug trafficking, proceeds of crime, and firearms offences after police executed a search warrant at a residence suspected to be a stash house.
The accused conceded guilt on the drug trafficking and proceeds of crime charges.
The central issue at trial was whether the accused had constructive possession of a loaded firearm found in a hall closet.
The court found that the circumstantial evidence, including the accused's use of the residence to store drugs and his frequent visits, was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had knowledge and control of the firearm, as other individuals also had access to the residence.
