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andynr123
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Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 12:17am |
John Nikolic, the brother of top jockey Danny Nikolic, quizzed over Les Samba's deathTHE BROTHER of top jockey Danny Nikolic has been questioned by police investigating the murder of racing identity Les Samba. John Nikolic, a former horse trainer, was questioned today after homicide squad detectives travelled to Queensland. Hearings centred on Baby Boom, a horse trained by Nikolic, which started a raging favourite at a meeting on the Sunshine Coast and failed to win. The interest of racing authorities was sharpened by unusually high levels of betting that Baby Boom would lose the race. Nikolic had previously trained horses in Malaysia, where he prepared more than 100 winners. The homicide squad has visited several states since Mr Samba's brutal death at Middle Park on February 27. He died in a hail of bullets after being chased along Beaconsfield Parade. It was recently revealed that the discovery of a spent cartridge in the front yard of a house near the murder scene may indicate there was a second shooter. The Samba investigation shaped from day one as a difficult inquiry. He had connections with shadowy elements of the racing industry and accused organised crime figures. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au |
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andynr123
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They've executed a search warrant on his place today!
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sconecup
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i was hoping that this did not fade away into nothing. I liked les and was allways happy that he would take the time to talk and look at my horses. I actually spoke with him that day at the mel sales. It was a big shock.i dont care what he was up to i just keep thinking of him at that moment.
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Batman
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Just heard this upstanding family member has left this world. Am sure he will be missed by his brother Danny and many others.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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Smoke and Mirrors
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Wtf?
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"Go Hard or Go Home”
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Gay3
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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Batman
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That was the word on the street this afternoon. Would be sad but not a surprise if true.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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Smoke and Mirrors
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"Go Hard or Go Home”
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Gay3
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Use a different browser when it does that.
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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Shrunk in the Wash
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Apparently tried to do himself in. Did he succeed?
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Gay3
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Life support.
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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Passing Through
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Disgraced horse trainer John Nikolic fighting for life in Fiji after arrestHerald Sun DISGRACED horse trainer John Nikolic is fighting for life in a Fiji hospital after being Âarrested in connection to a massive seizure of drugs and guns.Family members are rushing to the bedside of Nikolic, the brother of jockey Danny Nikolic, who was banned from attending racecourses and attending Melbourne’s casino after a scandal-filled decade. It is understood Nikolic attempted self-harm in custody and is on life support but family members would not comment on his condition. Police allegedly found 15kg of cocaine and ecstasy, $20,000 cash, guns and ammunition. “I applaud the collaboration and efforts of our officers in successfully intercepting illicit drugs, undeclared currency and weapons,” Fijian customs chief Visvanath Das said. Police commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said the arrests were a warning to foreign drug-smugglers: “This should send a strong warning to others that we have a close eye on our borders.” A spokeswoman for the Foreign Affairs department confirmed consular staff were assisting the Nikolic family. “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance, in accordance with the Consular Services Charter, to an Australian detained in Fiji. Owing to our privacy obligations we will not provide further comment.” In 2015 John Nikolic was banned from training after admitting doping a horse. In 2014 his house was raided by police investigating the 2011 murder of trainer Les Samba. Mr Samba’s daughter Victoria was formerly married to Danny Nikolic. His house on the Gold Coast was raided by police in April 2011 in connection with Mr Samba’s shooting. John has never been charged over the matter. |
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adolphus twirk
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And Les Sambas business contact on Friday was sentenced to 30 years for murder. Apples don't fall far from the tree.
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acacia alba
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Its just a small world in the criminal world , isnt it. They all relate to each other, and all have fingers in the same pie. Do I feel sorry for them getting bumped off ??? Nahhhhhhhhh
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animals before people.
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Shrunk in the Wash
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Is little Danny safe or is there more to come?
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Sneck
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What ever happened to Danny Nikolic and his riding license in Malaysia? which was granted given their animosity towards racing Victoria.
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Batman
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Wow, so drug smuggling is another new addition to the Nikolic family resume. What a surprise !!! Hope the magistrate doesn’t get his front door shot up.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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acacia alba
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Wow, see how much stuff they had on the boat ??? And Mrs N is in the clink while he is in the hospital. Gotta wonder where they got the money for a yatch and that amount of drugs in the first place .
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animals before people.
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ThreeBears
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I thought there was another drug case years ago involving the Nikolic clan and a house full of mary jane in Malvern. So perhaps not a big surprise and nothing new.
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adolphus twirk
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Tommy Nikolic has some priors.
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monty1
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Fine upstanding family.
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Batman
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Any updates? Wonder how many gangsters will go visit Fiji to check on the welfare of the couple
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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adolphus twirk
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Typical and common ruse: use a flash tourist vessel for "innocent" island hopping with all the spin of Holiday Island. Then if you think no one is taking any notice load up the vessel with contraband and ensure you have sufficient fire arms to defend the contraband and have enough cash to pay people off when you dock the vessel. Smuggling 101. Nikolic failed the class. As did his female partner who "had no idea" what was happening. Makes Schapelle Corby look like a professional.
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ThreeBears
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Dumber than dumb ...
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Sunline
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Hmmmm...Les Samba anyone?
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Sunline...simply supreme
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Batman
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Court appearance this morning should be interesting. My guess for Danny’s outfit is black trousers, long sleeve white shirt and gangsta sunglasses, surrounded by burly Fijian minders.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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Batman
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Court appearance this morning should be interesting. My guess for Danny’s outfit is black trousers, long sleeve white shirt and gangsta sunglasses, surrounded by burly Fijian minders.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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Batman
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Oh, and don’t forget Yvette’s not guilty plea
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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Prince of Penzance
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Any updates on John?
Is he going to make it? |
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Batman
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No idea at all. But I am sure that it will be announced if there is any change. |
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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