Second Tauranga man convicted after 500kg meth bust, with street value of up to $150m
10 Mar, 2021 07:00 PM
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Anthony Netzler is awaiting his fate after he helped imported 500kg of P into New Zealand and supplied a large amount to others. Photo / File
A second Tauranga man has admitted his role in the importation of 500kg of methamphetamine into New Zealand with an estimated street value of up to $150 million.
Anthony Charles Netzler, 53, from Mount Maunganui
pleaded guilty to joint charges of importing methamphetamine, possession of meth for supply, and supplying the drug.
Netzler, a part-time martial arts instructor, entered guilty pleas to the charges when he appeared in the Tauranga High Court on March 3 via a video link from prison.