The appellant was convicted of importing and possession for the purpose of trafficking 175 kilograms of cocaine and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment.
He appealed the sentence, arguing the sentencing judge placed undue emphasis on denunciation and deterrence and insufficient weight on his rehabilitation and first-time offender status.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the sentencing judge properly weighed all relevant factors, including the appellant's age and positive pre-sentence report, and that the sentence was not demonstrably unfit given the large quantity of cocaine involved.
