Friday 20 May 2022

Diver found dead alongside Newcastle cocaine haul identified

BY DAKOTA TAIT

The diver found dead, alongside 50 kilograms of cocaine in the Port of Newcastle, has been identified.  

Bruno Borges is a 31-year-old Brazilian national and a professional diver.  

It's believed, he traveled to Australia after being hired by drug smugglers.

His family and friends are now campaigning to get his body back home.   

The search continues for another Brazilian connected to the incident.