The offender pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm.
The court considered the offender's long criminal record, disadvantaged background, and status as an addict-trafficker, alongside the extreme danger posed by fentanyl and the loaded handgun.
Emphasizing denunciation and deterrence, the court imposed a total sentence of 9.5 years, comprising 7 years of new custody and 2.5 years of pre-sentence credit.
