A sentence of 9 years' imprisonment for couriering 971.6g of methylamphetamine at 74-78% purity is at the high end but within the permissible sentencing range, particularly where the courier was trusted by persons high in the distribution chain, acted voluntarily to discharge a drug debt, was entrenched in the drug subculture, and had an extensive criminal record. The usual sentencing range for possession of approximately 499g of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply is 6-10 years' imprisonment (per Toothill), and a courier's sentence may approach the upper end of that range where aggravating factors are present.
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