A woman found in possession of three shotguns, a rifle and an array of ammunition while cultivating cannabis has escaped a prison sentence.
Janice Hopokingi was charged with theft, cultivation of cannabis and unlawful possession of firearms after police found the items in her home in Weymouth.
She was sentenced in Manukau District Court to home detention today although Judge Gus Andree Wiltens said it was clear Hopokingi was running a commercial operation from the house.
He said there was no evidence Hopokingi used cannabis.
"This is all for other people to use... ruin their lives so you can earn some money," he said.
