DRUG runner Justin Ho has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 30 years.
Justice Aruna Aluthge found Ho and eight others guilty of multiple counts of drug importation and possession in connection with the seizure of more than four tonnes of methamphetamine with an estimated value of $USD1 billion in January 2024.
David Heritage, masterminded the shipment of the record-breaking consignment of methamphetamine into Fiji.
Also jailed were David Heritage (55 years), Jale Aukerea (50 years), Frank Logaivau and Sakiusa Tuva (25 years), Ratu Osea Levula (17 years), Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowaliku (15 years) and Aporosa Davelevu (14 years).
The court heard that Ho directed a multi-layered criminal network, with his attempt to flee the country with two co-accused after police investigations began further solidifying his central role.