A sentence of 5 years and 4 months' imprisonment for possession of 172.36g of methylamphetamine (purity up to 37%) with intent to sell or supply in a commercial context falls within the customary sentencing range in Western Australia. Personal mitigatory factors including youth, cooperation, guilty plea, and family circumstances have diminished weight in drug trafficking cases where general deterrence and community protection are the dominant sentencing considerations.
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