 | A Saskatoon man caught with 138 fentanyl pills in his home and garage has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Nathan Arthur Marsland, 28, pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking. His remaining charges — including several weapons offences and possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking — were stayed in exchange for the plea.
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that given the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis, those convicted of trafficking the drug should face tougher sentences. The current sentencing range is between six and 12 months in prison. A panel of B.C. Court of Appeal judges said a sentence of between 18 and 36 months is more suitable.
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