Wairarapa methamphetamine dealer sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

Saturday 31 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 31 Oct, 11:02am

Ruben Flutey, 34, was sentenced to 10 years and five months in the Wellington District Court last week. Following a police investigation, he was convicted on 18 charges, including participating in organised crime and supplying methamphetamine. Police say the sentencing is a major blow to a regional drug supply network.

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1. RNZSat 31 Oct, 10:16am

   Meth dealer's 10-year sentence blow to drug trade: police (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsSat 31 Oct, 11:02am

   Wairarapa drug kingpin's prison sentence a 'major blow' to organised crime (opens in new tab)