A man found with almost $2.5 million of drugs in his home was jailed for 13 years yesterday.

Jamal Robinson, 42, admitted possession of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis resin with intent to supply after a search of his Warwick home.

Robinson — who earlier served time for manslaughter — told the Supreme Court he was “very, very sorry”.

He said: “I have had a great upbringing and I chose to go against that and follow where other people go.

“Every time I have done it, I have gotten in trouble. I let my mother down, I let my family down and everybody that has been in my corner.

“That part of my life is over. I’m ready to do my time and be a productive citizen of this country.”

Robinson was arrested on May 11, 2017, after a raid on his Warwick home.

A search of the house revealed 293.03 grams of heroin, 405.2 grams of ecstasy, 55.48 grams of cocaine, 1.54 grams of crack cocaine, 1,486 grams of cannabis resin and 9.57 grams of cannabis.

The combination of drugs were said to have a street value of $2,456,638.

Officers also found $2,150 in cash and more than $20,000 worth of jewellery.

Robinson later pleaded guilty to possessing the heroin, ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis resin with intent to supply, along with “simple” possession of cannabis.

He also admitted possession of the proceeds of criminal activity.

Prosecutors suggested a sentence of between 12½ and 14 years for the drug offences, plus an additional three to six months for the criminal proceeds.

Mark Pettingill, for Robinson, said his client had expressed regret and that a sentence of about 12 years would be appropriate.

Mr Pettingill said: “I know from having extensive conversations with Mr Robinson that he is contrite and remorseful.

“He is determined to spend his time usefully so he can come out and contribute to society.”

Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves said he saw no reason to stray from the sentence suggested by the Crown.

He sentenced Robinson to serve 12½ years for the drug offences and six months for the criminal proceeds offence.

Mr Justice Greaves ruled that the sentences should be consecutive.

He also ordered the forfeiture of the $21,145 of jewellery, the $2,150 in cash and a $9,381 Rolex watch.

The court heard Robinson had no previous convictions for drug offences, but was sentenced to ten years in jail for the killing of Jermaine “Red” Pitcher in 2000.

Mr Pitcher died after a fight outside the former Champions nightclub on Reid Street.

Prosecutors alleged that Robinson and another man held Mr Pitcher as he was stabbed repeatedly in the back.

Robinson disputed the prosecutor’s version of events but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2001.

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