A Central Otago man accused of importing methamphetamine has been denied bail, prompting a flurry of tears in court. Jade Brendon Martin (22) appeared before the Dunedin District Court this afternoon facing the importing charge as well as possessing the class-A drug for supply and cultivating cannabis. Charging documents allege Martin imported methamphetamine on three occasions between November 2 and December 2 last year. The Clyde-based roofer's lawyer, Sarah Saunderson-Warner, argued her client should be granted bail but Judge Dominic Flatley disagreed. She is next due to appear in the Alexandra District Court next month.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 13, 2016 23:48 UTC