The accused pleaded guilty to multiple serious drug and weapons offences arising from events on January 12-13, 2017, including possession for the purpose of trafficking in fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana; possessing a loaded prohibited firearm; multiple counts of possessing firearms while prohibited; possessing ammunition while prohibited; and carrying a concealed weapon.
The court imposed a sentence of 12 years in custody, with the primary sentence of 9 years 9 months on the fentanyl trafficking count, plus additional consecutive sentences on weapons offences.
The sentencing emphasized denunciation and general deterrence in response to the fentanyl crisis in the community.
