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A MAN who tried to smuggle his friend into Queensland from a NSW coronavirus hotspot has been slammed in court for potentially putting public health at risk.
Thomas Hammant secreted his mate under luggage and a blanket in the rear of his small Ford Fiesta hatch, Ipswich Magistrates Court heard on Thursday.
Queensland Transport and police who were checking drivers at the border became suspicious and went in for a closer look.
Magistrate Andy Cridland took issue with Hammantâs apparent indifference to the situation when he faced court this week.
âYou need to take stock of yourself. You come across as a person with no regard to anyone,â Mr Cridland said.