The accused was charged with possession of a fentanyl/carfentanil mixture for the purpose of trafficking after police found the drugs in a locked safe in his bedroom closet.
The Crown's case relied entirely on circumstantial evidence to prove knowledge and control.
A defence witness testified that he shared the bedroom, had exclusive access to the safe, and that the drugs were his alone.
The court found the defence witness's evidence, while problematic, raised a reasonable doubt.
The accused was acquitted.
