Alleged cocaine trafficker granted bail under strict conditions
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A Prince Albert man who allegedly acted as the mastermind behind an elaborate cocaine trafficking ring was granted bail today by a P.A. Provincial Court.
Kole Michael Marchant, 28, was charged after a five-month investigation by Saskatchewan’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit concluded Nov. 20 with seven arrests and major seizures, including more than $30,000 in cash and a kilogram of cocaine. Marchant was charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine, along with possession of the proceeds of crime and possession of marijuana.
Judge Steven Schiefner reserved his bail decision last week until Marchant’s father’s residence could be inspected to determine if it was suitable for electronic monitoring. Today Schiefner said the release plan proposed by Marchant’s defense satisfied his concerns, and released Marchant on a $10,000 cash recognisance with his father acting as surety.
Marchant was released under very strict conditions including a 24-hour curfew. He will be required to submit to electronic monitoring and may not access, possess or use any computers or cell phones. He was also banned from contacting any of the six co-accused arrested during the same investigation.
