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Drug trafficker sentenced to three years with forfeiture of condominium interest.
Sentencing following guilty pleas to multiple offences including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, and possession of a counterfeit mark.
Police surveillance and search warrants uncovered more than half a kilogram of cocaine, trafficking paraphernalia, and substantial cash proceeds, demonstrating a commercial drug trafficking operation.
The court considered significant aggravating factors including the large quantity of drugs and the commission of further trafficking-related offences while on bail.
Strong mitigating factors included exceptional post‑offence rehabilitation, academic achievement, and strict bail conditions amounting to lengthy house arrest.
A global sentence of three years’ imprisonment was imposed with substantial credit for pre‑trial custody and restrictive bail conditions, resulting in 14 months additional custody.
The offender’s 50% interest in a condominium used in relation to the drug offence was forfeited as offence‑related property, while the Crown’s request for a fine in lieu of forfeiture for funds previously released for legal fees was denied.
