Australian Men’s Hockey Player Arrested in Paris for Drug Purchase
An Australian men’s hockey player has been arrested and detained in Paris, confirmed by the Australian Olympic Committee. The Paris prosecutor’s office reported that the player was detained in connection with a cocaine purchase.
Arrest Details
The prosecutor’s office explained, “Police disrupted an illegal cocaine transaction in the 9th arrondissement of Paris on the night of August 6. Both the seller and buyer were detained. The buyer is identified as having been born in September 1995 in Australia.” While official charges are yet to be filed, media sources have identified the detained player as Thomas Craig, a core member of the Australian hockey team.
Key Player for Australian Hockey
Thomas Craig holds a prominent position on the team, ranking third in scoring with 45 goals in 101 matches. He has contributed significantly to the team’s achievements, including titles in the Oceania Cup and Commonwealth Games, and played a crucial role in Australia’s silver medal win at the Tokyo 2024 Olympics.
Allegations and Ongoing Investigation
French media, citing police sources, reported that the player allegedly purchased approximately 1 gram of cocaine. As of now, the International Hockey Federation has not issued any statement regarding the incident.
The Australian men’s hockey team is preparing to head home after a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands eliminated them from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Recent Controversies for Australian Team
This incident involving Thomas Craig adds to a series of controversies surrounding the Australian delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including reports of athletes being robbed and an alleged sexual assault involving a team member before the Games began.