"He was refused bail last Monday. Zalapa’s lawyer Paul McGirr declined to comment, other than to say his client intended to fight the charges.

Police documents tendered in court revealed one of the earlier cocaine shipments Schwartz has been charged over was allegedly linked to Double Bay man Jonathan Fagan, who police have accused of smuggling up to 160kg of cocaine into Australia in 16 shipments.

Police outlining the case against Fagan said they had evidence from US authorities that the 16 shipments were sent by US drug baron Hanson.

Mr McGirr, who also acts for Fagan, said the evidence had not yet been produced and the charges would be contested.

Schwartz, Zalapa, Phelps and Fagan are listed to face Central Local Court on Wednesday."

Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/dr-octopus-cocaine-case-drug-ring-traced-back-to-us-by-aussie-cops/news-story/f833198054456d6d70f58dd55e7b1938