The accused pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.
The offences occurred while the accused was on bail and seeking treatment for his own addiction.
The Crown sought a 7-year sentence, while the defence sought a 3-year sentence, arguing for a reduction based on the accused's addiction and his surrender of a firearm to police.
The court found that the accused was a mid-level trafficker selling for profit, not merely an addict-trafficker.
The court imposed a global sentence of 7 years, reduced by 44 months for pre-trial custody and 4 months for surrendering the firearm, resulting in a remaining sentence of 3 years imprisonment.
