Preetam Maid. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONA former Dunedin Airport security officer who planted a fake bomb in a restricted area has been granted bail. Judge Michael Crosbie thanked jurors for the diligent service and said, in his view, the evidence against Maid was “overwhelming”. The former aviation security worker was remanded in custody overnight and his counsel Deborah Henderson applied for bail on his behalf yesterday. Judge Crosbie allowed Maid bail ahead of sentencing, which will take place in January.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2020 15:33 UTC