Marcus Les Wright in Noosa court for alleged drug trafficking, fraud
The former co-owner of a Noosa nightclub charged with trafficking drugs and fraud has appeared in court again to have his bail conditions varied.
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A former co-owner of Rolling Rock in Noosa has successfully varied his bail conditions in Noosa court after being charged with seven offences including trafficking and fraud.
Noosaville’s Marcus Les Wright, 39, is yet to enter pleas to the charges detailed below.
From November 11, 2020 to March 18, 2021 at Noosa Heads, Mr Wright allegedly trafficked cocaine.
From June 2020 to March, 2021 at Noosa Heads, Mr Wright allegedly stole driver’s licenses.
From 29 December, 2020 to January 1, 2021 at Noosa Heads, Mr Wright allegedly supplied MDMA to Mr Long.
From January 5 to May 14 at Sunshine Beach, Mr Wright allegedly defrauded a company to the value of $42,000.
From September 9 to September 12, 2019 at Noosaville, Mr Wright allegedly dishonestly gained benefit for himself.
From December 1, 2020 to May 27, 2021 at Noosaville, Mr Wright was allegedly in possession of a motor vehicle used in the commission of a crime.
On November 11, 2020 at Noosaville, Mr Wright was allegedly in possession of a mobile phone used in the commission of a crime.
Court documents revealed Mr Wright, 39, had personal property worth $5m but was in debt $500,000.
Appearing in Noosa Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Mr Wright applied to change his bail conditions to reduce his daily reporting via his solicitor Anna Smith.
Ms Smith said Mr Wright had been compliant with police and had not failed to appear in court.
Bail variations were “strongly” opposed by police who said he was at risk of leaving the area.
Police prosecutor Alison Johnstone said investigations showed Mr Wright had been travelling outside of the area and they were concerned he would continue to do so.
“It was a thorough investigation and the evidence is increasing in strength and may increase even further,” Sergeant Johnstone said.
Magistrate Hadyn Stjernqvist varied Mr Wright’s bail conditions to Monday to Friday reporting instead of daily.
Mr Wright is due back in court on March 29, 2022.
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