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An Indigenous addict-trafficker received a reduced 30-month sentence for Fentanyl trafficking due to Gladue factors.
The offender pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic in Fentanyl, trafficking in Fentanyl, and failing to comply with probation.
The offender was a member of a conspiracy that sold approximately 375 patches of Fentanyl over a six-month period from January to June 2017.
The offender played a subordinate role as a "runner" or "mule" for the organization, controlled by the conspiracy leader.
The court imposed a sentence of 30 months incarceration less pre-trial custody calculated at 1.5:1, resulting in five months remaining to be served.
The sentencing was informed by a comprehensive Gladue report and a sentencing circle incorporating Indigenous justice principles.
The court emphasized the serious nature of Fentanyl trafficking while recognizing the offender's traumatic childhood, Indigenous heritage, addiction issues, and significant rehabilitative progress.
