Ali Ghasemi Mazidi’s drug-importation conspiracy trial date held after adjournment

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Ali Ghasemi Mazidi is contesting a charge of conspiring to import controlled drugs in the State between February 27 and March 14, 2024. The proceedings were reported on October 5, 2026.

At the Special Criminal Court, Justice Caroline Biggs adjourned the matter for two weeks for mention but held a trial date scheduled for November 11. Defence barrister David Perry said heart surgery made it very unlikely Mr Mazidi could stand trial then, while prosecution barrister Dean Kelly SC agreed that a two-week adjournment was reasonable.

The report said seven of the ten accused pleaded guilty and were jailed for a combined 70 years, but Ali Ghasemi Mazidi is one of three contesting the charges.