Frank and Roberta Young, pictured in 2012, faced legal consequences for their involvement in drug trafficking, with Frank being sentenced in 2021 and Roberta in 2022. Their actions fostered a climate of fear and anxiety in the Haida Gwaii community, as noted by a Skidegate band councillor who highlighted the disruption caused by Frank’s drug dealing. Consequently, both individuals are now among eight people banished from the area, reflecting the community’s resolve to restore safety and trust.
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