A sentence of 2 years and 6 months' imprisonment for attempting to manufacture methylamphetamine with a potential yield of 1.52 g at 80-90% purity, where the offender played a substantial role and committed the offence while on bail for another drug manufacturing charge, falls within the appropriate sentencing range notwithstanding an early guilty plea, minor criminal record, and personal injuries sustained during the offence.
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