Toronto detective allegedly caught with coke, meth could hurt dozens of federal prosecutions | CBC News

"Dozens of criminal prosecutions could be affected by allegations a Toronto detective was caught with drugs following a drunken vehicle pursuit that left two police officers injured, according to records obtained by CBC News. Det. Const. Brian Sukhram spent several years investigating the narcotics trade for the Toronto Police Service's drug squad and other units, making undercover buys and handling contraband before he was arrested in Peel Region last year and charged with possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking."

"Criminal defence lawyers consulted by CBC News say Sukhram's background, and the charges against him, will seriously impact cases linked to the veteran officer. 'When it comes to anything to do with drugs, he's obviously lost all credibility and reliability,' said defence lawyer Alison Craig. 'If he's a key witness, the Crown is going to have to end the prosecution.' Sukhram declined comment through a Toronto Police Association spokesperson."

"Officials in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, which focuses heavily on drug investigations, began reviewing files linked to Sukhram as news of his arrest spread on July 4, 2024. Around 9:45 that morning, federal prosecutor Tanit Gilliam asked a co-worker for information on cases linked to Sukhram. Shortly before 10 a.m., the co-worker shared a spreadsheet that appeared to list 30 files, all flagged as "active." Gilliam later told a colleague in an email that "approximately 30 cases are impacted.""

Dozens of criminal prosecutions may be compromised after a Toronto detective was arrested for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking following a drunken vehicle pursuit that injured two officers. The detective, Det. Const. Brian Sukhram, spent years conducting undercover buys and handling contraband for the drug squad and other units. Defence lawyers say his arrest destroys his credibility in drug-related cases, potentially forcing Crown prosecutors to halt prosecutions where he is a key witness. Federal prosecutors reviewed files linked to Sukhram, with a spreadsheet identifying about 30 active files under review by the Public Prosecution Service.

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