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1. This is an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal. On 3rd September 1996 the applicant committed two offences of trafficking in a dangerous drug "ecstasy". The number of tablets involved was 352 in total and the total weight was 22.15 grammes. He was convicted of both offences on 9th May 1997 and was sentenced on 30th May 1997 in the District Court. He was sentenced to a total of 4 years and 4 months' imprisonment on both offences. The District Judge arrived at the sente