Caught In The Act: Australian Olympian Nabbed Buying Cocaine In Paris

By Victor Smiroff | Thursday, 08 August 2024 03:00 PM
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In a shocking turn of events, Tom Craig, a prominent figure in Australian men's field hockey, was apprehended and detained on allegations of attempting to procure cocaine during the 2024 Paris Games.

This startling revelation has been confirmed by multiple sources.

The 28-year-old athlete reportedly left a team gathering on Tuesday night and was arrested a mere 15 minutes later, accused of purchasing a gram of cocaine from a street peddler, as reported by the Herald Sun. The alleged dealer was also taken into custody, found to be in possession of seven vials of cocaine and 75 ecstasy tablets, as per the same report.

In an official statement, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) acknowledged the arrest of an Australian hockey team member in Paris on August 6th, but clarified that no formal charges have been filed yet. "The AOC is continuing to make inquiries and arrange support for the Team member," the statement read.

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The Australian men's hockey team's journey in the Paris Olympics concluded on Sunday with a 2-0 quarterfinals defeat to the Netherlands. Following their exit, the Herald Sun reported that several team members decided to explore the city on Tuesday. The team had been informed that they had 48 hours to vacate the Olympic Village post their elimination, with the possibility of an extended stay.

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A spokesperson for the Paris police department provided further details on the incident, stating, "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." The spokesperson further added that the Narcotics Squad had been entrusted with the investigations considering the amount of narcotics seized from the seller.

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According to the Herald Sun, due to a 2020 French law that limits penalties for those caught with small quantities of narcotics, including less than five grams of cocaine, it seems "unlikely" that Craig will face anything more than a fine. The fine could be as low as 150€ (approximately $164).

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Craig, a forward from New South Wales, has had a successful career in field hockey, winning a silver medal with Australia during the Tokyo games in 2021 and making his first Olympics appearance in the 2016 Rio Games. This incident, however, casts a shadow over his achievements and raises questions about the conduct of athletes off the field.

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