James Blee, 62, linked to discovery of dead diver near $20million cocaine haul is refused bail

Superyacht tour operator wears a tropical shirt for brief court appearance over his alleged involvement in $20million cocaine smuggling ring

• An alleged drug importer tied to a dead diver in Newcastle has bail refused
• Was in court over alleged involvement in $20million cocaine smuggling ring 
• 62-year-old James Lake Blee was extradited from Queensland on Friday
• He was arrested on Wednesday allegedly trying to flee Australia for Singapore 

By Finbar O’mallon For Australian Associated Press

Published: 04:45 EDT, 14 May 2022 | Updated: 04:53 EDT, 14 May 2022