Dez Loreen
Northern News Services
Thursday, August 02, 2007

TUKTOYAKTUK - The territorial court was scheduled to begin a four-day session on Aug. 1.

As a result, some accused residents will be flown back from Yellowknife, where they are awaiting trial for violent offences.

RCMP Sgt. Charlie Gauthier said the Tuktoyaktuk holding cells are not appropriate for long stays, so residents are often flown to Yellowknife to await trial.

"During the territorial court, our cells are going 24-hours a day," he said.

"It is for people who are remanded into custody, and usually in cases of repeat offenders."