A sentence of 2 years 6 months' imprisonment for possession of 96.9g of methylamphetamine at 40% purity with intent to sell or supply, where the offender was an active commercial dealer with access to a high-level supplier, was manifestly inadequate. The appropriate sentence on resentencing was 4 years' imprisonment (before discount for plea of guilty). The case confirms that for offences of this nature and scale, sentences significantly below the established comparable range will be set aside on State appeal.
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