A prominent Taranaki businessman has been sentenced to two years and 10 months' jail for his part in a methamphetamine supply ring.
Lauchlan MacMillan, who appeared in the New Plymouth District Court today, had earlier pleaded guilty to five representative charges of supplying and possessing the class A drug, also known as P.
The former owner of the Taranaki Fowler Homes franchise was arrested in October 2018 after police swooped on his business address and a private home.
Prior to his arrest, MacMillan had been an award-winning master builder and sponsor of local events and sports.
