An Australian hockey player has been arrested for allegedly trying to buy cocaine in Paris, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has confirmed.
The player was taken into custody after French police alleged a 28-year-old Australian was attempting to obtain the drug in a trendy Paris neighbourhood known for its theatres and shopping.
“The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has confirmed an Australian hockey team member is in custody after being arrested in Paris on August 6th,” an AOC statement read.
“No charges have been laid. The AOC is continuing to make enquiries and arrange support for the Team member.”
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office said a 28-year-old Australian was arrested outside a building in the city’s ninth arrondissement on Wednesday (AEST).
“Police officers who witnessed a cocaine transaction at the foot of a building in the 9th arrondissement, on the night of August 6 to 7, arrested the seller, born in December 2006, and the buyer, born in September 1995 in Australia and who is said to be a member of the Australian field hockey team,” a spokesperson told this masthead.
“With regard to the quantities of narcotics seized from the seller, the investigations have been entrusted to the Narcotics Squad.”
The story was first reported by Europe 1.
“A member of the Australian field hockey team was arrested last night after buying cocaine on a street in the 9th arrondissement of Paris,” the report read.
“The seller, carrying 75 ecstasy pills, 3g of 2 MMC and seven vials of cocaine, was also arrested.”
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