Josh Addo-Carr has returned a constructive check for cocaine after a roadside drug check final Friday night time.
The 29-year-old instructed Canterbury officers earlier this week that he didn’t eat illicit medicine after a primary roadside check allegedly returned a constructive studying.
Now, New South Wales Police mentioned a second check additionally returned a constructive end result.
“About 10.45pm on Friday 6 September 2024, officers hooked up to Auburn Police Space Command have been patrolling Baywater Drive, Wentworth Level, after they stopped a Toyota hatchback for random testing,” a NSW Police media assertion learn.
“The driving force — a 29-year-old man — was subjected to a roadside breath check which returned a detrimental end result.
“The driving force underwent a preliminary drug wipe, which allegedly returned a constructive indication.
“An oral fluid pattern was obtained and despatched for additional evaluation.
“On Friday 13 September 2024, Auburn Police acquired notification that the pattern had been analysed and returned a constructive studying to cocaine.
“Police have served an infringement discover for the offence of drive motorcar with illicit drug current in oral fluid – first offence — on the 29-year-old man’s authorized consultant.”
Addo-Carr did voluntarily stand down from the Bulldogs squad for its elimination finals match towards Manly on Sunday afternoon, nevertheless.
“We settle for Josh’s perception of his innocence and we’ll help him by means of the method,” Bulldogs soccer boss Phil Gould mentioned on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs launched an announcement on Friday saying the membership would help Addo-Carr.
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“The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have been suggested that NRL squad member Josh Addo-Carr has returned a constructive end result on the second pattern taken on Friday night time (September 6) at a NSW Police random roadside illicit drug check,” the assertion learn.
“Josh has left coaching to be together with his supervisor, Mario Tartak. The membership is providing Josh applicable help throughout this tough interval.”
The membership mentioned it was “dedicated to following the suitable protocols almost about the participant’s contract and CBA.”
It mentioned it could work with NRL Integrity Unit, the participant and his administration crew all through additional investigations.
“Whereas we deal with this subject with utmost seriousness, Josh’s welfare is our highest precedence presently,” the assertion continued.
“We is not going to be making any additional remark till extra info is obtainable to the membership. We request that the privateness of Josh and his household be revered throughout this difficult time.
“Within the meantime, our focus stays steadfast on preparation for Sunday’s match.”
