An Osoyoos man who earlier this year pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine will spend several more years behind bars.

Kevin Van Kalkeren was sentenced in Vancouver on Friday to 16 years in prison, minus five years and seven months credit for pre-trial custody.

The sentence included a DNA order, a firearms prohibition and forfeiture of approximately $4 million dollars.

In 2012, Van Kalkeren, a Hells Angels associate, was among a group of suspects charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance and conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance.

After receiving credit for pre-sentence custody, Van Kalkeren has 10 years and 4 1/2 months of prison time remaining. He will be eligible to apply for day parole after about three years and full parole after about 3 1/2 years in prison.

With thanks to Vancouver Sun