The accused applied for a bail review under s. 520 of the Criminal Code after spending 32 months in pre-trial custody on charges including drug trafficking and participating in a criminal organization.
The court found that the lengthy pre-trial custody constituted a material change in circumstances justifying a review of the initial detention order.
The court concluded that the proposed strict release plan, supervised by a reliable surety, adequately addressed the secondary ground for detention.
The accused was ordered released on a $50,000 recognizance with strict conditions.