Man sentenced to prison for supplying methamphetamine

Otago Daily TimesRNZSaturday 15 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZ Police, Court of Appeal, Inland Revenue, Taranaki Police

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Tony John Looker is serving a prison sentence of four years and three months for supplying methamphetamine. Looker turned to drug couriering following personal and business setbacks, including the loss of his hotel and a heart attack. The Court of Appeal reduced his sentence after considering his addiction as a mitigating factor.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8:25pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 26 hours
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    How string of setbacks led man to become meth courier (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Methamphetamine courier Tony John Looker turned to crime after a string of personal and business failures (opens in new tab)