Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Court proceedings

Trial date secured for alleged drug trafficker

Aug 3, 2021 | 2:00 PM

A drug bust in Prince Albert’s midtown area, that resulted in over $40,000 worth of drugs being found, will be the subject of a trial this fall at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench.

Vern Ross, 62, was one of two men charged after the incident in September 2019, and previously entered not guilty pleas to charges related to drug possession and trafficking.

Over 1,800 hydromorphone and dilaudid pills were found at the residence. Police also seized $8,000 in cash.

A recent pre-trial hearing at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench determined the case to be tried by judge alone from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9.

Bryan Kunkel was also charged after the initial search of the home, but the Crown has since stayed his charges.

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Typically a number of factors may play into the decision for a stay of proceedings, including the likelihood of a conviction being reached.

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