Tanisha Scott was convicted by a jury of importing 3.846 kilograms of cocaine.
The Crown sought an eight-year sentence, while the defence argued for four to five years, contending only 1.320 kilograms were proven to be cocaine.
The court found that the Crown proved beyond a reasonable doubt that 3.846 kilograms were imported, based on identical concealment methods and positive random samples.
Considering aggravating factors (significant amount, devastating effect of cocaine, border violation, sophisticated concealment by criminal organization) and mitigating factors (no criminal record, single mother, supportive family, difficult childhood, "drug mule" status), the court imposed a sentence of seven years imprisonment, along with a DNA order, a 10-year s. 109(a) order, and a victim fine surcharge.
