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B.C. judge tosses drug evidence for 'numerous and flagrant' rights violations

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that Vernon RCMP violated an accused drug dealer's Charter rights with 'numerous and flagrant breaches.'
The judge found police colluded with civil forfeiture authorities to 'bypass' due process regarding a vehicle seizure.
The court dismissed drug evidence against Nabil Abdelkader, stating police used a hit-and-run investigation as a 'ruse' for drug trafficking.
The police had not obtained a search warrant to access a hidden compartment in the jeep containing narcotics.

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Vancouver Sun

B.C. judge tosses drug evidence for 'flagrant’ rights violations by RCMP

The B.C. Supreme Court has found Mounties in Vernon committed numerous and flagrant breaches of an accused drug dealer's Charter rights, using a hit-and-run investigation as a ruse to ensnare him for trafficking.

1 month ago·Vancouver, Canada

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CBC News

B.C. judge tosses drug evidence over 'numerous and flagrant' violations of accused's Charter rights

The B.C. Supreme Court has found Mounties in Vernon, B.C., committed "numerous and flagrant breaches" of an accused drug dealer's Charter rights, using a hit-and-run investigation as a "ruse" to ensnare him for trafficking.

B.C. judge tosses drug evidence for 'numerous and flagrant' rights violations

A B.C. Supreme Court judge says Vernon RCMP committed "numerous and flagrant breaches" of an accused drug dealer's Charter rights and colluded with civil forfeiture authorities to "bypass" due process obligations to avoid giving back a vehicle.

1 month ago·Kelowna, Canada

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