This is a preliminary inquiry decision arising from Project Bermuda, a Durham Regional Police investigation into cocaine trafficking.
Four accused were charged with various drug trafficking, firearm, and proceeds of crime offences.
The Crown proceeded on numerous counts with some concessions by defence counsel.
The judge applied the Shephard test to determine whether sufficient evidence existed to commit each accused to trial.
The decision addresses key legal principles regarding possession, conspiracy, voice identification, and the scope of preliminary inquiries.
Multiple counts were dismissed for insufficient evidence, while others proceeded to trial.
