This preliminary inquiry addressed charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking against three accused.
The Crown sought to admit evidence via a s.540(7) application, primarily relying on police notebook notes.
The court found significant issues with the admissibility and trustworthiness of much of the Crown's evidence, particularly hearsay statements within officer notes, which prevented the defence from cross-examining critical witnesses.
While some drug trafficking activity was inferred, the court found insufficient evidence to establish constructive possession for most charges against Bogdan Butean and Justin David Gurley.
Natalie Tovah Abuhav was committed to stand trial only on the charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Percocet, as her identification was found with those specific drugs.
The other charges against her, and all charges against Butean and Gurley, were not committed for trial due to lack of sufficient evidence for committal.
