A sentence of 11 years' imprisonment (non-parole period of 6 years and 9 months) for an expendable mid-level functionary who pleaded guilty to attempting to possess 8.31 kg of heroin and provided significant cooperation with authorities is arguably inconsistent with current sentencing practices, where comparable or more serious offending has attracted similar or lesser sentences. The case provides a useful survey of comparable sentences for possession and importation of border controlled drugs in commercial quantities.
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