Where an offender obtains a quantity of drugs, immediately supplies a portion, and retains the remainder with intent to sell or supply, the supply and the possession with intent to supply constitute separate transactions warranting cumulative sentences. The dominant sentencing considerations for ecstasy trafficking offences are general and personal deterrence, and matters personal to the offender carry less weight.
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