A starting point of 12 years imprisonment is too high for trafficking in Schedule 2 drugs (ecstasy and cannabis) over a six-month period where the offender has no relevant prior convictions. An appropriate starting point in such circumstances is 10 years, with the distinction between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 drugs being a material sentencing consideration.
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