A woman who allowed her boyfriend to deal drugs at her home has been handed an 18-month probation order and a $30,000 fine.

The Royal Gazette reported on Wednesday how Jason Wheatley, 28, was jailed for 14 years after $200,000 worth of cannabis and a "mini arsenal" of firearms was found by Police during a raid. They also found drug equipment and $15,150 in cash.

His now ex-girlfriend Suzi Raposo, 23, admitted during a previous court hearing to holding the lease on the premises in Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish, and allowing the supply and preparation of a controlled drug there.

Yesterday, Crown counsel Cindy Clarke told her sentencing hearing that Raposo was in the living room when the Police raided the home at 7.45 p.m. on August 18 last year. Wheatley jumped out of a window.

Ms Clarke said it was known to members of the public that Wheatley sold cannabis, and Raposo was there when it happened. She has no previous convictions, and the prosecutor noted: "We are not stating that Ms Raposo was involved in the sale of drugs."

Ms Clarke added that a probation order would be more appropriate than a prison term. She also asked the judge to make a confiscation order, which requires Raposo to hand over $30,000. This is deemed to be the proceeds of crime part of the sum is money Wheatley paid for her car and part for her rent for two years.

Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves made the probation order and the confiscation order, warning that the latter must be paid within six months or Raposo could be jailed for three years.

Defence lawyer Mark Pettingill said although she had her name on the lease to the property, she was not living with him but with her family at the time of the raid. The lawyer said she does admit "turning a blind eye" to what was going on on the occasions she did stay there.

"This young lady fell for the wrong guy. That's the height of it. She fell for the wrong man and didn't extract herself from a relationship that was not healthy for her."

Raposo herself said: "I am truly sorry for the pain that I have caused my parents, family and friends. I am not, and never have been, involved in the distribution and sale of drugs. I do know I have been involved with the wrong man."

Speaking after the case, Mr. Pettingill said: "Young women have to be aware of guys like this and be very careful about accepting gifts or benefits from them."