BC Court Ruling Reveals Drug Suspects Sought by US Could Seek Trial in Canada
Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in transnational drug trafficking may seek to be tried in Canada, but the British Columbia Supreme Court says the prospect is “speculative at this point.” Gurtej Smagh, Jaskarn Baghri, and Ravinder Dhanda were arrested last month in B.C. and are being pursued by […]
TL;DR
- Three men arrested in B.C. are wanted by U.S. authorities for alleged transnational drug trafficking.
- The men may attempt to have their trial in Canada instead of facing extradition.
- A publication ban on evidence from their bail hearings was lifted by the British Columbia Supreme Court.
- Lawyers argued that media coverage created a false impression and could jeopardize a fair trial in the U.S.