The accused was charged with multiple firearm offences after police found a loaded handgun in a gym bag at a construction site where he was working.
The Crown relied on circumstantial evidence to prove the accused had knowledge and control of the bag.
The court found the evidence fell short of establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was in possession of the bag, as it lacked distinctive markings when observed by police, was stored in an open area accessible to others, and contained no identifying evidence.
The accused was found not guilty on all charges.
