A Masterton woman caught with between 4 and 5 grams of meth in her handbag has admitted the charges.
Kelly Kuini Rimene, 37, pleaded guilty to possession of class A drug methamphetamine when she appeared in the Masterton District Court before Judge Bill Hastings last week.
She was arrested following a police search of a Masterton address on June 11 when they discovered methamphetamine in a handbag Rimene later admitted belonged to her and that the drugs were also hers.
Defence lawyer Louise Elder asked the court to impose a fine, which was opposed by prosecuting sergeant Garry Wilson.
"Considering her previous convictions this would be below what would be expected," Mr Wilson said.
