Taylor (19) (2007) 172 A Crim R 430 WASCA | Import | 136.3g | PG | Nil | 6y 6m NPP 3y | AD | United Kingdom citizen imported drugs from Amsterdam in lining of suitcase – participated to make easy money Female - Remorse - naive |
Bertilone (44) (2009) 197 A Crim R 78 WASCA | Import | 21.3567g | PG | Nil relevant | 3y 9m NPP 2y 6m | AD | Imported drugs from Indonesia hidden on body - Long term user offered cheap drug while on holidays |
Iyoho (40) [2011] WASCA 46 | Import | 533.3g | PG | Import heroin | 11y | AD | Arranged for importation from South Africa - Controlled delivery – took possession of drugs and intended to pass them on Born in Liberia – married with five children |
Lau (54) [2011] VSCA 324 | Import | 709.8g | PG | nil | 9y NPP 6y | AD | Arrived from China with drugs in food packages in baggage – reckless as to presence of drugs – courier but culpability not low Isolation |
Ng (34) [2012] WASCA 180 | 2 x Attempt possess | 227.1g 383.8g | VG | Breached bail for similar offences | 3y 6m Cumulative to existing sentence of 7y 6m | Crown AA 11y Total: 14y NPP 8y 6m | Drugs imported in hand cream and figurine from Hong Kong – controlled delivery – systematic course of taking possession of imported drugs – low to mid-level dealer – monetary reward Existing sentence imposed for identical offences committed 12 months earlier – 119g and 114g methylamphetamines concealed in dried food No insight into criminality |
Chime (36) [2014] NSWCCA 304 | 9 x aid and abet import | 158.6g Meth 42.3g Heroin 174g Heroin >2g Heroin 332.1g Heroin 64.7g Cocaine 116.7g Cocaine 159g Cocaine 106g Other | VG | Nil | 12y NPP 7y | AD (minor change made to sentence on one count to correct slip) | Nigerian took delivery of drugs in eight packages – intermediary involving quite a degree of planning – false identification documents – more than a courier – unwrapped drugs and passed them on Suffering some PTSD |
Alvary
[2014] VSCA 25 | Import | 397.8g | PG | 7y NPP 5y | | Nil | Drugs concealed in package sent from Iran – took delivery of parcel, spoke to persons in Iran about delivery and sent money to Iran |
So (29) [2014] WASCA 169 | Att possess | 383.5g | PG | Hong Kong – drug possession / obstruction police officer | 7y 6m NPP 4y 8m | AD | Drugs sent from Hong Kong impregnated in wax candles – controlled delivery – resident of Hong Kong who had flown to Perth and rented unit – two other intercepted parcels contained laboratory equipment – low level drug user – persuaded to participate for substantial fee - trusted confidant of organisers and close to source of drugs |
| Mousavi (38) [2014] WASCA 174 | Import | 92.9g | VG | 6y 8m NPP 4y | AD | Nil | Imported drugs from Iran by swallowing them – jury rejected defence of duress – some financial stress accepted as motivation on sentence Iranian born - wife and young child – prior good character |
Nell (36) [2014] WASCA 193 | Import Possess with intent to sell Traffic | 169g | PG (late) | Drug offences | 8y NPP 6y Total 12y NPP 10y | AD | 242.67g methylamphetamine (possess with intent) found packaged in clipseal bags in home of offender while overseas – found bringing in from Thailand drugs in bottles of shampoo and skin lotion at airport – found at premises crystalizing methylamphetamine from liquid form - 57g pure – principal offender – mid level drug dealer – in business of importing, extracting and selling drugs Drug user since 17y |
Alvary [2014] VSCA 25 | Import | 397.8g | PG | nil | 7y NPP 5y | | Drugs concealed in package sent from Iran – took delivery of parcel, spoke to persons in Iran about delivery and sent money to Iran |
Cappis (34) [2015] NSWCCA 138 | Attempt possess | 679.7g | PG (15%) | Nil | 6y 9m NPP 4y | AD | Canadian national – arranged for drugs to be mailed from Canada in bottles – arranged for friends to collect from prior residence – passed on drugs to another person – more than courier – level of 'some significance Drug addiction |
Bae [2016] NSWCCA 11 | Import | 309g | VG | | 9y NPP 6y | AA 8y NPP 5y 4m | Persuaded to participate in importation by S who imported an identical suitcase at same time also containing drugs – S' participation more significant Parity - using time in custody to good advantage. |
| UE (29) [2016] QCA 58 | Import | 629.7g | PG | 6y NPP 3y 4m | AD | Nil | Travelled to Malaysia to deliver package containing drugs to courier office – returned and helped another person pick up package – more than courier – planning and important role in facilitating importation – financial gain – reckless as to type of drug Extensive co-operation |
| Climo [2016] WASCA 233 | Import | 143.2g | VG | 7y NPP 4y 7m | AD | Nil | Imported drugs in welding machine in luggage from Thailand – moderately serious example – purely commercial motivation Medical issues – prior good character |
| YYS (mid 40s) [2017] WASCA 12 | Import | 346.5g | VG | 8y NPP 5y 3m | AD | Extensive – including drugs | Drugs imported by courier who ingested them – offender accompanied courier to and from Thailand and involved in arrangements for payment and sourcing drugs – different but equal role to second co-offender who remained in Australia – purely financial motivation – no concern for welfare of courier Some discount for assistance |