Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Lawyers have since challenged to the High Court the legitimacy of warrants issued in the case, prompting the federal government to quietly introduce legislation at the end of last year to block the legal manoeuvre.On Wednesday, Tovey told the court his client’s case was “a little more complex” than it seemed.“There’s a large background investigation named Operation Kraken, which isn’t altogether different to the Ironside matters that have been moving through the courts for the past couple of years,” Tovey told the court.“It’s for that reason that we will be seeking to set it down for committal, but seeking that it occurs in person, notwithstanding that maybe at a later date, there is likely to be legal argument about disclosure.”Tovey said the case involved three separate drug importations and was contained in a summary of facts spanning about 90 pages.“There is a good deal of ground to cover,” he told the court.Also arrested in the Ghost sting were Joseph Hosri and co-accused Samuel Prosser, both from South Yarra, who were charged with conspiracy to import tobacco products intending to defraud revenue over an alleged illicit cigarette scheme. They have since been released under strict bail conditions, including reporting to police, and are due to appear in court in April.Kappos will return to court for a preliminary hearing on July 21.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
