T local distributor working for on commission basis for Columbian organisation. M lieutenant.
T remorseful and health problems.
M gave assistance.
Lara-Gomez
(38)
NSW CCA
24.4.1996
2 x Posses
59kg
18kg (pure)
PG
nil
18y
NPP13y 6m
AD
(Life would have been appropriate but for subjective features)
Found in flat rented by A and nearby garage. Came to Australia to establish warehouse facilities and distribute it according to orders. Not principal but major player.
No co-operation.
Markar
NSW CCA [72]
10.3.2000
Attempt possess
2.635kg (pure)
PG
6y 6m
NPP 4y 6m
AD
Took possession of packaged sent from overseas. Controlled delivery.
Assessed at level of courier.
El Hassan
(30)
NSW CCA [139]
21.5.2003
Co-offender:
EL HASSAN
Attempt possess
17kg (pure)
PG
Nil
7y 6m
NPP 5y
Crown AA
10y
NPP 6y
Involved in unpacking cocaine from machine, storage and handling prior to distribution – Limited but crucial role
Assistance in relation to other matter – Prior good character
El Hassan
NSW CCA [252]
24.6.2003
Co-offender:
EL HASSAN
Attempt possess
17.5kg (pure)
PG
15y
NPP 10y
AD
Involved in importation of cocaine in concealed machinery
Assistance to police – Drug addict
Parity
POST REPEAL s.16G / Criminal Code
Case
Offence
Amount
Plea
Record
Sentence
Appeal
Facts
Riddell
NSW CCA [96]
8.4.2009
s.307.5 - Attempt possess
s.307.5 - Possess
3.877kg (pure)
8.080kg (pure)
PG
Minor assault charge in Canada
9y
NPP 5y
Crown AA
11y
NPP 7y
Canadian national came to Australia on 6m visa – took delivery of cocaine concealed in goods sent from overseas – unaware of exact nature of drugs – stored goods in hired storage facilities – not involved in unpacking – element of duress
