Alleged transnational crime boss may eventually have to be granted bail, Victorian court of appeal says

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Three court justices denied Danny Zayneh bail again on Monday, saying the trial should happen as quickly as possible as he poses a flight risk

The Victorian court of appeal has expressed concern that the alleged head of a transnational organised crime syndicate could spend five years in custody before facing trial, saying that he may eventually have to be granted bail despite concerns that he poses a flight risk.

Danny Zayneh is charged with importation and trafficking of significant quantities of drugs, dealing with proceeds of crime and possessing a handgun without a licence after his alleged offending was uncovered as part of the ANoM investigation.

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