Hells Angels Trial Hits 30-Month Deadline | Vancouver News

In a high-stakes Hells Angels drug trafficking case in the Comox Valley, a judge has greenlit a trial that’s now set to exceed the 30-month Supreme Court deadline — calling it essential due to the case’s staggering complexity. Two suspects, Randall James Morley King and Johnathan Erin Clifford, face charges stemming from an intricate undercover operation involving a police agent who spent nearly four years embedded in the network, recording over 40 operations before arrests in January 2022. The Crown alleges King orchestrated the operation while the main suspect was sidelined, but the defense argues police enabled the drug trade by deploying the agent as a key player. Delays from both sides, shifting lawyers, and witness protection issues have compounded the timeline — yet Justice Douglas Thompson ruled the extra time is justified, citing the case’s layered evidence and legal battles as unavoidable hurdles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddcf82ce6dfd2367