Cocaine Scandal

[broncos4life]

Not really sure how players can get done for "possession" unless they got caught with the drugs on them physically? You can admit to a police officer that you took cocaine 5 minutes earlier and as long as you don't have any on you they can't do anything.

That's not true. You don't need to have it on you when a copper arrests, there simply needs to be evidence that you had it.

 

[Kaz]

Footballers caught on video with accused drug dealer

The footballers allegedly caught up in Queensland's cocaine scandal may have been captured on video liaising with an accused drug dealer at the centre of the unfolding drama, which stands to net more big names.

Fairfax Media has been told Crime and Corruption Commission investigators are likely to have video surveillance of some of the footballers meeting with John Touma (Thomas), 49, a former Sydney Roosters player who was in February charged with cocaine supply and possession.

Touma has emerged as a central player in the investigation and reported to be the original target of CCC officers. The fall-out has since engulfed rugby league's Gold Coast Titans and Super Rugby's Queensland Reds.



Footballers caught on video with accused drug dealer

 

[Anonymous person]

That's not true. You don't need to have it on you when a copper arrests, there simply needs to be evidence that you had it.

EDIT: looks like I am wrong, they just have to prove that you did have them.

Possession, use and supply | Hot Topics: Drugs and the law

POSSESSION

Possession of a prohibited drug is an offence under section 10 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). To prove possession, the prosecution must show beyond reasonable doubt that:

• an illegal drug was in a person's 'custody' or 'control', and
• the person knew that they had custody or control of a prohibited drug.

disregard my post then.

 

[Morkel]

Some smartass lawyer to argue "they weren't in 'control' of the drug" ;)

 

[Harry Sack]

Some smartass lawyer to argue "they weren't in 'control' of the drug" ;)

The supplements program at the titans to take the bulk of the blame.

 

[Splinter]

The thing i have a problem with is the fact these guys if found guilty could be banned for years when the sharks got a couple of months in the off season for doping.

 

[Ari Gold]

This has probably gone way off topic!

Anyway, control officially handed over. I can't believe the choice of words Smith used "This is a really exciting day for the club". Exciting? Really not the right word to use in this situation.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...ry-fni3grj4-1227236997804?from=herald+sun_rss

 

[Bucking Beads]

I just wish the Titans would rebrand. The Titans is a shitty name and they have shitty colours as well.

 

[Splinter]

Call me naive but I did not realize if I offer to get you cocaine then that is a charge of supply regardless of whether I get them or not.
The offer to get them (one charge of supply) getting them ( second charge of supply) actually giving them to you (third charge of supply)
doesnt take long for the charges to mount up

 

[Kimlo]

So the NRL own the Titans and the Knights now?

 

[Nashy]

This has probably gone way off topic!

Anyway, control officially handed over. I can't believe the choice of words Smith used "This is a really exciting day for the club". Exciting? Really not the right word to use in this situation.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...ry-fni3grj4-1227236997804?from=herald+sun_rss

The guy is a fucking idiot. You couldn't expect better than that.

 

[Bucking Beads]

So the NRL own the Titans and the Knights now?

Looks that way. I reckon that bloke from the UK who owns a Super League team will be hoping to buy oone of them at least.

 

[GCBRONCO]

He could probably get a 2 for one deal now.

 

[Mr Fourex]

Fairfax Media has been told Crime and Corruption Commission investigators are likely to have video surveillance of some of the footballers meeting with John Touma (Thomas), 49, a former Sydney Roosters player who was in February charged with cocaine supply and possession.

Touma has emerged as a central player in the investigation and reported to be the original target of CCC officers. The fall-out has since engulfed rugby league's Gold Coast Titans and Super Rugby's Queensland Reds.

Knew there had to be a Roosters player in the mix somewhere. They're such a scumcunt club.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

The NRL is bracing itself for the Brisbane Broncos to become the next club to be embroiled in the cocaine scandal amid fears Broncos identities will be handed notices to appear before the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission.The development comes as the QCCC foreshadowed the prospect of further arrests of "current or former sportspeople" by the end of this week or next. Fairfax Media understands the NRL is preparing for the worst, despite having no firm evidence on which to base its concerns, and the clear links between the club and former Bronco Karmichael Hunt, coupled with Brisbane's close proximity to the Gold Coast, is putting head office on high alert.
Hunt made his name during a six-year stint at Red Hill, graduating to Queensland and Australian honours in his 125-game NRL career. The code-hopper was keen to return to rugby league this year but the money available could not compare with the offer to join the Queensland Reds. But the 28-year-old still has close links with the league fraternity, particularly with Queensland-based NRL players.
The scandal may also extend to the AFL, given Hunt was contracted to the Gold Coast Suns for part of the QCCC's investigations, which ran from June to December of last year. Hunt also has close ties with the Brisbane Lions squad, raising the possibility of both AFL franchises being caught up in the scandal.
The evidence against those Titans who have been charged has been described as flimsy, but that information is coming from naturally prejudiced sources, namely the players' legal representatives. Nevertheless, the QCCC has chosen to make its revelations public, leading some to assume it has more evidence than has been made available ahead of the first court hearing on March 5.
There is every likelihood more players will be named should those already charged not fully co-operate with the QCCC. Like the Australian Crime Commission, the QCCC can compel witnesses to give truthful answers and jail is a consequence for those failing to do so. Under those conditions, interviews are likely to produce more names. It is understood the players will be grilled about one very prominent NRL player manager.
Fairfax Media on Tuesday revealed that part of the QCCC's investigations focused on the activities of former Queensland and Australian star Jason Smith during the 1994 Kangaroos reunion late last year. Officials attending the three-day celebration were reportedly dismayed by the disappearance of Smith and another high-profile Kangaroo for an entire day.
Even before the drugs revelations, there were concerns about the pair's activities throughout the 20-year reunion festivities. Smith and another Origin representative, Matt Seers, were charged with supplying cocaine earlier this year.
In a veiled swipe at the QCCC, Titans coach Neil Henry hit out at leaks that have resulted in the media seeming to have more information than the club or even the players charged. In a statement, the QCCC denied disseminating information to the press and said legislative restraints prevented it from fully briefing the affected clubs.
"The CCC's public statements have indicated this investigation is focused on a cocaine trafficking syndicate operating in South-East Queensland," the statement said. "At no stage has the CCC alleged any individuals charged in the last week have been trafficking cocaine or that there is a syndicate operating primarily in sporting organisations … The CCC will not allege any of the individuals charged in the last week used illegal substances in a performance enhancing capacity."
A weary Broncos contingent flew into Brisbane airport at midnight on Tuesday after travelling a day-and-a-half from the World Club Series in England. The Broncos beat Wigan in extra time then immediately boarded a bus for the four-hour journey to Heathrow. After a three-hour wait, they flew seven hours to Abu Dhabi before a 14-hour haul to Sydney, where they were delayed an extra hour before leaving for Brisbane.
with Roy Masters

Brisbane Broncos may be next target in drugs investigation

 

[Unbreakable]

So the only reason this is an article is because Brisbane is close to the Gold Coast and Hunt used to play for us.. great journalism.

 

[Crazy Sam]

I thought the same when reading the article.

They could've at least thrown in a quote from an "unnamed source".

 

[Je$ter]

Not really sure how players can get done for "possession" unless they got caught with the drugs on them physically? You can admit to a police officer that you took cocaine 5 minutes earlier and as long as you don't have any on you they can't do anything.

'Suspect was harbouring cocaine in his nose'