A sentence of 9 years' imprisonment for a foot soldier courier convicted after trial of possessing 21 kg of high purity methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply is not manifestly excessive and is in fact lenient. Knowledge that a significant quantity of drugs is involved can be inferred from the scale and sophistication of the operation, even where the offender did not handle the drugs or know the precise quantity.
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