Coronavirus: Victorian who allegedly breached SA border closure restriction refused bail
A Victorian man accused of sneaking into South Australia remains in isolation behind bars.
Shannon Muscat faced court today, charged with failing to comply with a COVID-19 direction.
The 39-year-old was found sleeping in his car in Renmark on Saturday, just hours after police had refused him entry at a border checkpoint.
South Australia could tighten its border closure after a 39-year-old was found sleeping in his car in Renmark just hours after police had refused him entry at a checkpoint. 9News
Muscat was about to start a new job as a fruit picker in the Riverland, a SA court was told.
He applied for release, but the magistrate refused to grant him bail because of fears he would re-offend.
Muscat is in isolation in custody and will undergo COVID-19 testing.
He's expected to face court again next month.
Shannon Muscat faced court today, charged with failing to comply with a COVID-19 direction and was refused bail. 9News
The incident comes amid fears of virus cases in South Australia rising as Victoria's COVID-19 crisis dwindles further out of control. 9News
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