The appellant was convicted of conspiracy to import and traffic heroin.
At trial, a newspaper clipping about the heroin trade in Pakistan found in his bedroom was admitted into evidence.
The appellant appealed, arguing the clipping was irrelevant and highly prejudicial, merely showing a disposition to commit the offence.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that the unexplained presence of the clipping supported a logical inference that the appellant had an interest in heroin sources, which was relevant to the charge of importing.
The Court found the trial judge did not err in exercising his discretion to admit the evidence despite its low probative value.
