Amanda McJarrow sentenced in Whangārei cold meds meth case after fleeing NZ for 20 years
Amanda McJarrow has been sentenced in New Zealand after returning to the country following 20 years as a fugitive in Australia. She was originally charged in 2007 for possession of pseudoephedrine-based precursors used in methamphetamine production.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the long-term legal consequences for drug-related offenses and the challenges of international fugitive extradition.
Amanda McJarrow, also known as Paris Knight, was deported from Australia after fleeing New Zealand 20 years ago.
The report is a factual account of a court sentencing and the defendant's history.
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