Wednesday 2 November 2022

Second man charged in Newcastle cocaine diver investigation

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Detectives have charged a second man as part of investigations into the death of a Brazilian diver in Newcastle Harbour, and $20 million of cocaine found in the water.

A 62-year-old Queensland man, James Blee, was charged earlier in the year in relation to the incident and remains before the courts.

A second man attended Tweed Heads Police Station yesterday and was arrested and refused bail.

The 20-year-old, from Southport in Queensland, is facing charges relating to commercial drug supply.

Investigations continue.