A woman who imported nearly $1 million of methamphetamine in the post made the police's job significantly easier by having it delivered to her home.
Judge Russell Collins said the role of "catcher" often saw criminals use a variety of tactics to separate themselves from the crime.
"Your offending involved no greater activity like organising post boxes or other false addresses, nor deceit or subterfuge, which are often carried out when people act as the receiver of illegal drugs," he said.
"The drugs were sent to the address you were living ... and you took control of them."
Waipiu Lau, 23, was found with 913.4g of P at her North Shore home on August 29 and was promptly charged with importation and possession for supply.