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A New Zealander was sentenced to 11 years for smuggling nearly 50 kg of meth in vacuum packs, despite claiming remorse too late.
Va’a Va’a, a New Zealand man, was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for importing nearly 50 kilograms of methamphetamine, hidden in vacuum sealing equipment, despite expecting a $100,000 payment to recover from a failed business.
He coordinated shipments using his own Customs client code, tracked consignments via phone, and attempted to delete incriminating messages.
Though he admitted involvement under a figure known as Pako Brendo, the Court of Appeal upheld the sentence, rejecting his appeal and noting his remorse came too late and focused on personal consequences rather than the harm caused.
His family severed ties, and his plan to relocate to Australia was derailed.
Un neozelandés fue sentenciado a 11 años por contrabandear casi 50 kg de metanfetamina en paquetes de vacío, a pesar de reclamar remordimiento demasiado tarde.