A notorious former brothel owner and big-name punter from Sydney will be extradited from the Gold Coast today, accused of directing a major drug supply ring.
Eddie Hayson was arrested on Tuesday after strike force detectives raided his apartment in Burleigh Heads.
It followed a lengthy investigation into a criminal group that was allegedly using private planes and encrypted devices to move large amounts of drugs around Australia.
The 55-year-old fronted Southport Magistrates Court yesterday, where NSW detectives were granted his extradition to NSW.
He’s expected to be flown to Sydney today, before fronting Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
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