Next court dates set in drug trafficking case
The defence lawyer for a Corner Brook man charged in connection with an interprovincial drug trafficking investigation has requested more information from the Crown.
Iain Hollett appeared in provincial court in Corner Brook on Tuesday, Feb. 27, on behalf of his client, Patrick Hickey, who was not present.
Hickey, 25, is one of five people who have been charged as part of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police drug bust, dubbed Project Bustle.
The others are Sean Gibbons, 51, of Steady Brook; Stephen Kelly, 42, and Kathleen Pelley, 33, both of Gander; and Clifford Mugford, 33, of Appleton.
THE CHARGES
Hickey is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.
Gibbons is charged with possession of a controlled drug or substance for trafficking.
Kelly is charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled drug or substance, one count of possessing a controlled drug or substance for trafficking and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. He also has four other charges –– three counts of trafficking a controlled substance, cocaine, and one count of possession of a controlled substance for trafficking –– which are before the provincial court in St. John’s.
Pelley is charged with two counts of trafficking in a controlled drug or substance and one count of possessing a controlled drug or substance for trafficking.
Mugford is charged with a single count of possessing a controlled substance for trafficking, and his case is also before the court in St. John’s.
MORE DISCLOSURE
During Hickey’s appearance on Tuesday, federal Crown prosecutor Susan Bour told the court that initial disclosure in the case had been sent to Hollett on Jan. 24.
She said Hollett had requested copies of the information to obtain a search warrant. The RCMP has indicated that information can be provided to him by the end of this week.
Hollett said he’s reviewed the initial package and asked to have the matter set over to give him time to review the additional material once it arrives.
Hickey’s next court date has been set for April 9.
Kelly, Gibbons and Pelley are to appear in court in Corner Brook on March 11.
Kelly and Mugford have appearances scheduled in St. John’s on March 14.