The offender was convicted of conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to commit assault causing bodily harm, and uttering threats.
The offences arose from a plan to abduct and torture a victim over an alleged drug debt, which was thwarted by police intervention.
The court weighed the heinous nature of the planned violence and the offender's role as the ringleader against his limited criminal record and positive community involvement.
The offender was sentenced to a total of 3 years' incarceration, less pre-sentence custody credit.
