The accused was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in multiple controlled substances and possession of property obtained by crime following his arrest at a condominium apartment during a large-scale police operation targeting gang members.
The Crown alleged the accused possessed significant quantities of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, hashish, ecstasy, oxycodone, and cash.
The accused challenged the lawfulness of the police entry and search, arguing violations of Charter rights.
The court found the initial police entry was justified by exigent circumstances and the search warrant was validly obtained.
However, the court found reasonable doubt regarding the accused's knowledge of and possession of drugs found inside a nightstand drawer and in a closet, acquitting on most counts while convicting on possession of marijuana found on top of the nightstand and related proceeds of crime.
