The offender, a 35-year-old first-time offender and primary caregiver to her son, was found guilty by a jury of possession of cocaine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling.
The police found over 1 kg of cocaine in her backpack and additional cocaine and fentanyl concealed in her body.
The Crown sought an 8-year sentence, while the defence proposed 3 to 5 years.
The court weighed the significant aggravating factors of the quantity and nature of the drugs against mitigating factors including her lack of a criminal record, remorse, and family circumstances.
The offender was sentenced to a total of 5 years' imprisonment.
