A 68-year-old man who arrived from Hong Kong to lead one of New Zealand's largest and most sophisticated drug import operations hiding meth in umbrella stands has been jailed. Then on about October 22, the third drug consignment arrived, containing 17 umbrella stands, and a further 110kg of methamphetamine. Crown prosecutor Erin Woolley had pushed for a minimum period of 10 years. In setting the sentence, Moore said a minimum imprisonment period was "plainly necessary". Further taking into account his age, health and geographic and cultural dislocation, he set a minimum period of eight and a half years, beyond which would be up to the Parole Board.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 10, 2020 02:37 UTC