Tevita Fangupo (left), Toni Finau and Tevita Kulu, with Halane Ikiua at the far right, during their sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo / Peter MeechamA man jailed for his role in an international drug conspiracy has had years shaved of his sentence on appeal. Tevita Fangupo, found guilty by a jury, was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment for importing slightly over 20kg of methamphetamine. A top New Zealand sportsman was named during the drug-trafficking trial Fangupo shared with Tevita Kulu and Toni Finau. Fangupo, Kulu, Finau and Halane Ikiua were sentenced for their various roles in the scheme by Justice Mathew Downs last year.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2020 05:15 UTC