A sentence of 7 years 4 months' imprisonment for a young first offender acting as a courier of approximately 1 kg of high-purity (73.9%) methylamphetamine is within the range of sound sentencing discretion. Self-recruitment as a courier (rather than being recruited by a dealer) is an aggravating factor. Prior uncharged similar conduct may be taken into account as demonstrating the offence was not a one-off aberration.
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