BY DAKOTA TAIT
A 62-year-old man is facing charges over the death of a diver in Newcastle Harbour earlier this year, and the alleged importation of more than $20 million of cocaine.
Brazilian national Bruno Borges Martins was found unresponsive in the water in May, alongside 54 kilograms of cocaine.
The 31-year-old could not be revived.
James Blee, also known as Jimmy, was arrested in Cairns earlier this year in relation to the incident and remains before the courts.
On Tuesday, officers attended a Grafton correction centre to deliver a new charge of manslaughter and two counts of people smuggling.
It's alleged, Mr Blee took part in unlawful activity which resulted in Mr Martins' death.
Police also say Mr Blee illegally smuggled Mr Martins and another associate into Australia from Indonesia.
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| Brazilian national Bruno Borges Martins. |
