The 72-year-old offender was convicted of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
The defence sought a suspended or conditional sentence, citing the offender's age, health issues, the risk of contracting COVID-19 in prison, and the likelihood of deportation to England.
The court found that the gravity of commercial cocaine trafficking required a sentence emphasizing denunciation and general deterrence.
The court held that a non-custodial sentence would be disproportionate and sentenced the offender to 2 years plus 1 day in a federal penitentiary.
