Adam Schultz

The offender was convicted after trial of possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA for the purpose of trafficking, and conspiracy to traffic cocaine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The case arose from a large-scale police investigation into multi‑kilogram drug trafficking in the Toronto area, during which the offender negotiated the sale of three kilograms of cocaine and was later found in possession of additional multi‑kilogram quantities of methamphetamine and thousands of MDMA pills.

The court characterized the offender as a high‑level commercial trafficker and emphasized denunciation and general deterrence as the dominant sentencing principles for large‑scale drug trafficking.

Mitigating factors included the offender’s lack of criminal record, strong family and community support, and evidence of rehabilitation potential.

A global sentence of nine years’ imprisonment was imposed, with concurrent sentences on all counts.