Event Brief
Drug suspects may seek trial in Canada instead
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET
Summary: Gurtej Smagh, Jaskarn Baghri, and Ravinder Dhanda were arrested last month in British Columbia and face drug-trafficking charges in the United States. The suspects may seek to have their cases tried in Canada rather than in the U.S.
WHO: Gurtej Smagh, Jaskarn Baghri, and Ravinder Dhanda
WHAT: Drug trafficking suspects arrested in British Columbia may seek trial in Canada instead of the United States.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026
WHERE: Canada
WHY: They face drug-trafficking charges in the United States and may seek a Canadian trial instead.
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