The offender pleaded guilty to possession of nearly one kilogram of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
The Crown sought a six-year sentence, while the defence sought time served.
The court considered the offender's lengthy criminal record, including prior drug trafficking convictions, as a significant aggravating factor.
Mitigating factors included the guilty plea and the harsh conditions of pre-sentence custody, including extensive lockdowns.
The court imposed a sentence of five years imprisonment, less enhanced credit for pre-sentence custody.