Photo / ODTA former Dunedin Airport security officer who planted a fake bomb in a restricted area has been granted bail. The decision sparked emotional scenes in court with the defendant tears mirrored by weeping family members in the public gallery. Judge Crosbie allowed Maid bail ahead of sentencing, which will take place in January. Maid had been vocal about his concerns over security at Dunedin Airport and the Crown case was that, two days after the Christchurch mosque shootings, he had the opportunity for maximum exposure. The charge of leaving an imitation explosive device in a security-enhanced area of the airport carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 19, 2020 00:59 UTC