Two members of the Indian women's 4x400 gold medal-winning relay team at last year's Commonwealth Games have tested positive for anabolic steroids and been provisionally suspended.
Mandeep Kaur of India finished the Indian team's final leg to win gold in the women's 4x400 relay final at Guangzhou's Asian Games on Nov. 26, 2010.
Athletics Federation of India director Manohar Lal Dogra said Mandeep Kaur tested positive for stanozolol and Jauna Murmu for epimethandiol in out-of-competition tests conducted by athletics' world governing body at a training camp last month.
Their "B" samples were also positive. "They will not be part of any Indian team or camp until their cases come up for a hearing in front of a doping panel," Mr. Dogra told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Kaur and Murmu had both been expected to make India's squad for the Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan, from July 7.
The 23-year-old Kaur is a rising star in Indian athletics, having won relay golds at the Asian Games in Doha in 2006 and in Guangzhou last year. She also represented her country at the 2007 world championships and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Murmu, 20, has a lower profile and was only on standby for the Asian Games in Guangzhou.
The International Association of Athletics Federations is also expected to ban both athletes.
Six more guilty pleas in Louisiana's "Cajun Rage" steroids case.
The case is code named Cajun Rage-- alluding to the rage steroid users sometimes exhibit. And today six more young men ranging in age from twenty to twenty seven went before Federal Judge Patricia Minaldi this morning to admit they participated in illegal distribution of anabolic steroids in this area.
They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute anabolic steroids. They are Bryce Thomas Meaux, Terry Duane Kuykendall, Tyler Jordan Kuykendall, Ronald Lee Bert Fontenot, Troy Newton Broussard and Shane Patrick Hinton who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute anabolic steroids Tuesday morning.
Their guilty plea means they admit to being involved in what U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley says was a profitable, yet illegal business of selling anabolic steroids. "It was very profitable. Seized was $93,000 from the defendants but the proceeds hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Various members of the conspiracy imported steroids in raw powder form and converted it to an injectable form. Then it was bottled and sold to people in Louisiana and Texas, sometimes from a local health food store called Planet Nutrition. "Part of what they were doing there was actually distributing the vials of steroids," said Finley.
While one defense attorney has suggested the steroids caused no harm to anyone, Finley disagrees. "The long term and short term effects of steroids is documented from heart attacks to liver disease. Also, what's really important in this case is these drugs were imported from foreign countries, from China and Germany. What was in them isn't known, the harm that they could cause."
One of the issues that came up during the guilty pleas and will no doubt come up during sentencing is the government's characterization of different defendants as high, mid or low level distributors. Finley says it's important for the government to determine what role each defendant played. It's important to decipher who did what, who was a major player, who was a leader in this. The government calls Meaux a leader and organizer; Broussard high level; Terry Kuykendall and Hinton mid level and Tyler Kuykendall low level. Sentencing is on October 14th.
On Monday, five men plead guilty to similar charges on Monday morning. Jordan Blake Berza and Christopher Gass pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the steroids and to money laundering. Blake Meche, Canien Lee Matte and Shayne Keith Weekly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy count.
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The following is a news release from the United States Attorney's Office:
Lake Charles, La.: United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today, the guilty pleas of the remaining defendants who were involved in a large scale conspiracy to possess and distribute anabolic steroids in the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Texas and Louisiana.
Bryce Thomas Meaux, 24, Shane Patrick Hinton, 23, Tyler Jordan Kuykendall, 20, all of Lake Charles, La.; Terry Duane Kuykendall, 24, of Baton Rouge, La.; Troy Newton Broussard, 27, of Lafayette, La.; and Ronald Lee Bert Fontenot, 23, of Eunice, La.; pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi in Lake Charles, La. Guilty pleas were accepted yesterday by Judge Minaldi from Jordan Blake Berza, 26, Christopher Keith Gass, 25, both of Lake Charles, La.; Blake Meche, 25, of Rayne, La.; Cainen Lee Matte, 24, of Baton Rouge, La.; and Shane Keith Weekly, 24 of Lake Arthur, La. Defendant, Daniel Kent Bosely previously pleaded guilty before Judge Minaldi on June 9, 2011. All defendants pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and the distribution of anabolic steroids. Two defendants, Berza and Gass, also pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering.
According to court documents, these defendants were involved in a drug trafficking organization responsible for receiving several hundred ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids, numerous packages of anabolic steroid cream, and approximately 35 kilograms of raw steroid powder which was shipped from China and Germany.
Once the internationally shipped packages of anabolic steroid powder were received by members of the organization, the powder was then converted into an injectable form, bottled, labeled for distribution, and sold. This drug trafficking organization sold anabolic steroids to individuals located in the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and Texas. In total, approximately 7,000 ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids were manufactured, possessed, and distributed by this drug trafficking organization. More than 600 ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids were seized from members of the organization through undercover purchases, traffic stops and search warrants. Agents also seized hundreds of empty vials, caps, syringes, three clandestine laboratories, and approximately one kilogram of raw steroid powder. Approximately $93,000.00 was seized from members of the organization, the majority of which came from bank seizure warrants on accounts belonging to Jordan Berza and Christopher Gass, to include $13,000.00 in cash seized from the residence of Berza. Berza, who co-owned Planet Nutrition in Lake Charles with co-defendant Christopher Gass, was utilizing the business as a distribution point for his anabolic steroids. Berza also delivered and mailed steroids to many of his distributors. All monies seized by law enforcement from Berza's residence and financial accounts registered to Berza and Gass, represent drug proceeds from the sale of anabolic steroids.
U. S. Attorney Stephanie Finley stated, "This is a very large steroid case. These defendants were illegally importing and distributing anabolic steroids imported from foreign countries to include China and Germany which were intentionally mislabeled. They were well organized, with a geographically diverse clientele and their sole motivation was greed. My office will continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute this type of illegal activity and will continue to send a strong message that this behavior will not be tolerated."
Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (ICE/HSI) in New Orleans, Raymond R. Parmer, Jr., stated, "ICE focuses not only on keeping illegal products out of the United States but also on identifying and dismantling the criminal organizations behind this activity. ICE/HSI uses its unique customs and immigration authorities to attack and dismantle smuggling organizations whether they smuggle drugs or people across our borders." Parmer oversees a five-state area which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Special Agent in Charge of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, James C. Lee stated, "We are pleased with the announcements of these guilty pleas. IRS Criminal Investigation is proud to utilize our forensic accounting skills in a joint investigation to put a stop to money laundering and other types of white collar fraud."
At sentencing, the defendants face up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000.00, and a term of supervised release of not less than two nor more than three years, following confinement, for the conspiracy charge. Berza and Gass also face up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or twice the value of the property involved, and a term of supervised release of not more than three years, following confinement, for the money laundering charges.
The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, U. S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, and the Louisiana State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney J. Collin Sims.
They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute anabolic steroids. They are Bryce Thomas Meaux, Terry Duane Kuykendall, Tyler Jordan Kuykendall, Ronald Lee Bert Fontenot, Troy Newton Broussard and Shane Patrick Hinton who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute anabolic steroids Tuesday morning.
Their guilty plea means they admit to being involved in what U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley says was a profitable, yet illegal business of selling anabolic steroids. "It was very profitable. Seized was $93,000 from the defendants but the proceeds hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Various members of the conspiracy imported steroids in raw powder form and converted it to an injectable form. Then it was bottled and sold to people in Louisiana and Texas, sometimes from a local health food store called Planet Nutrition. "Part of what they were doing there was actually distributing the vials of steroids," said Finley.
While one defense attorney has suggested the steroids caused no harm to anyone, Finley disagrees. "The long term and short term effects of steroids is documented from heart attacks to liver disease. Also, what's really important in this case is these drugs were imported from foreign countries, from China and Germany. What was in them isn't known, the harm that they could cause."
One of the issues that came up during the guilty pleas and will no doubt come up during sentencing is the government's characterization of different defendants as high, mid or low level distributors. Finley says it's important for the government to determine what role each defendant played. It's important to decipher who did what, who was a major player, who was a leader in this. The government calls Meaux a leader and organizer; Broussard high level; Terry Kuykendall and Hinton mid level and Tyler Kuykendall low level. Sentencing is on October 14th.
On Monday, five men plead guilty to similar charges on Monday morning. Jordan Blake Berza and Christopher Gass pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the steroids and to money laundering. Blake Meche, Canien Lee Matte and Shayne Keith Weekly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy count.
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The following is a news release from the United States Attorney's Office:
Lake Charles, La.: United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today, the guilty pleas of the remaining defendants who were involved in a large scale conspiracy to possess and distribute anabolic steroids in the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Texas and Louisiana.
Bryce Thomas Meaux, 24, Shane Patrick Hinton, 23, Tyler Jordan Kuykendall, 20, all of Lake Charles, La.; Terry Duane Kuykendall, 24, of Baton Rouge, La.; Troy Newton Broussard, 27, of Lafayette, La.; and Ronald Lee Bert Fontenot, 23, of Eunice, La.; pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi in Lake Charles, La. Guilty pleas were accepted yesterday by Judge Minaldi from Jordan Blake Berza, 26, Christopher Keith Gass, 25, both of Lake Charles, La.; Blake Meche, 25, of Rayne, La.; Cainen Lee Matte, 24, of Baton Rouge, La.; and Shane Keith Weekly, 24 of Lake Arthur, La. Defendant, Daniel Kent Bosely previously pleaded guilty before Judge Minaldi on June 9, 2011. All defendants pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and the distribution of anabolic steroids. Two defendants, Berza and Gass, also pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering.
According to court documents, these defendants were involved in a drug trafficking organization responsible for receiving several hundred ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids, numerous packages of anabolic steroid cream, and approximately 35 kilograms of raw steroid powder which was shipped from China and Germany.
Once the internationally shipped packages of anabolic steroid powder were received by members of the organization, the powder was then converted into an injectable form, bottled, labeled for distribution, and sold. This drug trafficking organization sold anabolic steroids to individuals located in the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and Texas. In total, approximately 7,000 ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids were manufactured, possessed, and distributed by this drug trafficking organization. More than 600 ten milliliter (10 ml) vials of anabolic steroids were seized from members of the organization through undercover purchases, traffic stops and search warrants. Agents also seized hundreds of empty vials, caps, syringes, three clandestine laboratories, and approximately one kilogram of raw steroid powder. Approximately $93,000.00 was seized from members of the organization, the majority of which came from bank seizure warrants on accounts belonging to Jordan Berza and Christopher Gass, to include $13,000.00 in cash seized from the residence of Berza. Berza, who co-owned Planet Nutrition in Lake Charles with co-defendant Christopher Gass, was utilizing the business as a distribution point for his anabolic steroids. Berza also delivered and mailed steroids to many of his distributors. All monies seized by law enforcement from Berza's residence and financial accounts registered to Berza and Gass, represent drug proceeds from the sale of anabolic steroids.
U. S. Attorney Stephanie Finley stated, "This is a very large steroid case. These defendants were illegally importing and distributing anabolic steroids imported from foreign countries to include China and Germany which were intentionally mislabeled. They were well organized, with a geographically diverse clientele and their sole motivation was greed. My office will continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute this type of illegal activity and will continue to send a strong message that this behavior will not be tolerated."
Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (ICE/HSI) in New Orleans, Raymond R. Parmer, Jr., stated, "ICE focuses not only on keeping illegal products out of the United States but also on identifying and dismantling the criminal organizations behind this activity. ICE/HSI uses its unique customs and immigration authorities to attack and dismantle smuggling organizations whether they smuggle drugs or people across our borders." Parmer oversees a five-state area which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Special Agent in Charge of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, James C. Lee stated, "We are pleased with the announcements of these guilty pleas. IRS Criminal Investigation is proud to utilize our forensic accounting skills in a joint investigation to put a stop to money laundering and other types of white collar fraud."
At sentencing, the defendants face up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000.00, and a term of supervised release of not less than two nor more than three years, following confinement, for the conspiracy charge. Berza and Gass also face up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or twice the value of the property involved, and a term of supervised release of not more than three years, following confinement, for the money laundering charges.
The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, U. S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, and the Louisiana State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney J. Collin Sims.
Candian LaCrosse player accused of being an internet steroid source.
A Nanaimo lacrosse player faces charges after police claim he trafficked steroids throughout Western Canada.
Isaac Harvey Haack, 19, and girlfriend Rachel Irene Krusto, 19, were charged with posses- sion of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Twenty-one different ana- bolic steroids, valued at $6,400, were seized from a Gold Finch Crescent home, along with two laptops and cellphones. Police also seized a Range Rover.
Haack and Krusto were arrested and the SUV seized outside a Bowen Road gas sta- tion on Saturday, after plain- clothes officers had earlier arranged to buy steroids, according to RCMP.
It is not known how wide- spread the setup might be, said Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O'Brien, though he did say hun- dreds of Internet orders were made and shipped.
Social networking sites were used to advertise, say police. Mounties have turned up steroids in Nanaimo before, but such seizures are not frequent.
Haack, at five-foot-10 and 210 pounds, is a player with the Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen and has been with the team since 2009, according to its web- site. T-Men head coach Dave Bremner declined to comment on Monday.
Isaac Harvey Haack, 19, and girlfriend Rachel Irene Krusto, 19, were charged with posses- sion of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Twenty-one different ana- bolic steroids, valued at $6,400, were seized from a Gold Finch Crescent home, along with two laptops and cellphones. Police also seized a Range Rover.
Haack and Krusto were arrested and the SUV seized outside a Bowen Road gas sta- tion on Saturday, after plain- clothes officers had earlier arranged to buy steroids, according to RCMP.
It is not known how wide- spread the setup might be, said Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O'Brien, though he did say hun- dreds of Internet orders were made and shipped.
Social networking sites were used to advertise, say police. Mounties have turned up steroids in Nanaimo before, but such seizures are not frequent.
Haack, at five-foot-10 and 210 pounds, is a player with the Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen and has been with the team since 2009, according to its web- site. T-Men head coach Dave Bremner declined to comment on Monday.
Five plead guilty in Lake Charles underground steroids lab case.
Five men in Federal Court in Lake Charles this morning plead guilty to being part of a conspiracy to illegally distribute anabolic steroids in Louisiana and Texas. The two leaders own a local health food store from which they sometimes distributed the drugs.
Planet Nutrition is a local health food store on Prien Lake Road where they say they serve the best smoothie in town. But according to a plea deal with federal prosecutors, at times, the store was also a distribution point for anabolic steroids.
Store co-owners Jordan Blake Berza and Christopher Gass have pleaded guilty as leaders of the conspiracy to distribute the steroids and to money laundering. Three others-- Blake Meche, Canien Lee Matte and Shayne Keith Weekly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy count.
Defense attorney Todd Clemons represents Berza who he says has taken responsibility for what he did. "What he was doing for a short period of time, he and others, were distributing steroids to other young men, mostly here in Lake Charles but in other areas and it's important for me to add that nobody was harmed by the use of these steroids. These are basically young men who are into body building, who were into weight lifting and they were using these steroids strictly for cosmetic purposes."
Reporter: "How do you know nobody was harmed by it? "Well, because Jordan knows the people he was involved with. And most of the people he was involved with got indicted."
According to the facts spelled out in a plea agreement the young men smuggled steroids in various forms into the U.S. from China and elsewhere. It says packets of steroid powder were converted into injectable form, bottled and sold in Louisiana and Texas. Some 7000 vials of anabolic steroids were manufactured and sold the drug trafficking organization. Clemons says the young entrepreneurs admit that they made a mistake and they hope to go forward with a successful business in fact, they say they plan to open two new stores within the next six months. "They made some very foolish youthful mistakes in getting involved with steroids. But they have moved beyond that and I think America is the land of redemption. I think America, we're a place of second chances."
Sentencing is set for October 13 when they could get up to ten years in prison and face hundreds of thousand of dollars in fines. In all there were thirteen defendants. More guilty pleas are expected in Federal Court in Lake Charles tomorrow.
Planet Nutrition is a local health food store on Prien Lake Road where they say they serve the best smoothie in town. But according to a plea deal with federal prosecutors, at times, the store was also a distribution point for anabolic steroids.
Store co-owners Jordan Blake Berza and Christopher Gass have pleaded guilty as leaders of the conspiracy to distribute the steroids and to money laundering. Three others-- Blake Meche, Canien Lee Matte and Shayne Keith Weekly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy count.
Defense attorney Todd Clemons represents Berza who he says has taken responsibility for what he did. "What he was doing for a short period of time, he and others, were distributing steroids to other young men, mostly here in Lake Charles but in other areas and it's important for me to add that nobody was harmed by the use of these steroids. These are basically young men who are into body building, who were into weight lifting and they were using these steroids strictly for cosmetic purposes."
Reporter: "How do you know nobody was harmed by it? "Well, because Jordan knows the people he was involved with. And most of the people he was involved with got indicted."
According to the facts spelled out in a plea agreement the young men smuggled steroids in various forms into the U.S. from China and elsewhere. It says packets of steroid powder were converted into injectable form, bottled and sold in Louisiana and Texas. Some 7000 vials of anabolic steroids were manufactured and sold the drug trafficking organization. Clemons says the young entrepreneurs admit that they made a mistake and they hope to go forward with a successful business in fact, they say they plan to open two new stores within the next six months. "They made some very foolish youthful mistakes in getting involved with steroids. But they have moved beyond that and I think America is the land of redemption. I think America, we're a place of second chances."
Sentencing is set for October 13 when they could get up to ten years in prison and face hundreds of thousand of dollars in fines. In all there were thirteen defendants. More guilty pleas are expected in Federal Court in Lake Charles tomorrow.
Community service for British bodybuilder who got sent diazepam rather than steroids.
A former public schoolboy has been sentenced to 112 hours of community service after being caught with thousands of illegal diazepam tablets imported from Pakistan.
Michael Coats, who is a former pupil of George Heriot's School, was caught red-handed when police mounted a sting operation on a postal box after intercepting the package.
The 28-year-old bodybuilder, from Relugas Place in Blackford, admitted being concerned in the supply of the class C drug, despite insisting he thought he had been picking up his order of steroids.
He claimed he had not ordered the diazepam, worth up to £6400, and instead blamed his friend, Alexander Robb, who rented the box at Mailboxes Etc in Morningside Road.
Coats pleaded guilty during a hearing last month.
Michael Coats, who is a former pupil of George Heriot's School, was caught red-handed when police mounted a sting operation on a postal box after intercepting the package.
The 28-year-old bodybuilder, from Relugas Place in Blackford, admitted being concerned in the supply of the class C drug, despite insisting he thought he had been picking up his order of steroids.
He claimed he had not ordered the diazepam, worth up to £6400, and instead blamed his friend, Alexander Robb, who rented the box at Mailboxes Etc in Morningside Road.
Coats pleaded guilty during a hearing last month.
WADA's Malaysian anti-doping lab gave false positives.
Egyptian international footballer Hossam Ghaly and an American female marathon runner were falsely suspected of doping because of a Malaysian laboratory’s mistakes, according to a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling.
Ghaly was among three Middle East-based players who served suspensions because the World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Penang wrongly reported positive tests for the steroid nandrolone, the ruling said.
The American runner, who’s not identified in the document, avoided a ban because athletics’ world governing body and United States anti-doping officials didn’t trust her test results. The lab failed to consider the possible effects of a birth control pill on her urine sample, the CAS report reveals.
The court panel of three lawyers on Wednesday dismissed the Malaysian testing centre’s appeal against being stripped of its accreditation by WADA.
The lab’s mistakes demonstrated a “serious lack of competence,” the ruling said. “Its errors had the propensity to cause harm. But for the initiatives of the athletes, and the investigations of other laboratories, the errors would not have been unmasked and the athletes’ careers interrupted, if not terminated.”
Ghaly, a former player with Tottenham and Feyenoord, was with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in February 2010 when the lab reported a positive test for nandrolone. He challenged the analysis but served a one-month ban before his innocence was proved by the WADA lab in Cologne, Germany.
The German lab also helped clear the unnamed US runner of a false positive from a December 2009 sample collected in Singapore.
Ghaly was among three Middle East-based players who served suspensions because the World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Penang wrongly reported positive tests for the steroid nandrolone, the ruling said.
The American runner, who’s not identified in the document, avoided a ban because athletics’ world governing body and United States anti-doping officials didn’t trust her test results. The lab failed to consider the possible effects of a birth control pill on her urine sample, the CAS report reveals.
The court panel of three lawyers on Wednesday dismissed the Malaysian testing centre’s appeal against being stripped of its accreditation by WADA.
The lab’s mistakes demonstrated a “serious lack of competence,” the ruling said. “Its errors had the propensity to cause harm. But for the initiatives of the athletes, and the investigations of other laboratories, the errors would not have been unmasked and the athletes’ careers interrupted, if not terminated.”
Ghaly, a former player with Tottenham and Feyenoord, was with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in February 2010 when the lab reported a positive test for nandrolone. He challenged the analysis but served a one-month ban before his innocence was proved by the WADA lab in Cologne, Germany.
The German lab also helped clear the unnamed US runner of a false positive from a December 2009 sample collected in Singapore.
Part of GeneScience's $4.5 million Jintropin fine goes to Rhode Island police.
The East Providence police department is one of four law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island to benefit from $4.5 million seized in the prosecution of a Chinese drug manufacturer.
The agencies received between $270,000 and $900,000 for their roles in the prosecution of the company, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha.
The proceeds came from assets seized as part of the prosecution of Genescience Pharmaceutical Co. and its CEO for marketing human growth hormone illegally in the United States, according to the release.
“I am pleased that this ground-breaking federal prosecution, which was a success on so many levels, has resulted in the distribution of such significant, forfeited amounts to state and local law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island," Neronha said in the release. "The defendants paid directly for their misconduct through the forfeiture of these assets, which will deter them and others from engaging in this type of misconduct.”
The money has to be used for law enforcement resources, and East Providence police chief Joseph Tavares has said that he would like to use a portion of the money to replace vehicles in the department's aging fleet.
Tavares said Wednesday he plans to go before the City Council to request that $367,000 of that money be used to buy 12 vehicles for the department.
"We stretched as much as we could out of our vehicles," he said.
Police plan to recycle some equipment that is in good condition from the older vehicles, Tavares said.
The agencies received between $270,000 and $900,000 for their roles in the prosecution of the company, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha.
The proceeds came from assets seized as part of the prosecution of Genescience Pharmaceutical Co. and its CEO for marketing human growth hormone illegally in the United States, according to the release.
“I am pleased that this ground-breaking federal prosecution, which was a success on so many levels, has resulted in the distribution of such significant, forfeited amounts to state and local law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island," Neronha said in the release. "The defendants paid directly for their misconduct through the forfeiture of these assets, which will deter them and others from engaging in this type of misconduct.”
The money has to be used for law enforcement resources, and East Providence police chief Joseph Tavares has said that he would like to use a portion of the money to replace vehicles in the department's aging fleet.
Tavares said Wednesday he plans to go before the City Council to request that $367,000 of that money be used to buy 12 vehicles for the department.
"We stretched as much as we could out of our vehicles," he said.
Police plan to recycle some equipment that is in good condition from the older vehicles, Tavares said.
Japanese rugby player blames positive test on beard growth cream ?
A Japanese rugby player is set to miss the World Cup after there was steroids found in a cream he was using in an attempt to grow a cool moustache.
Yes, you read that last sentence correctly; Ryohei Yamanaka is facing a six-month ban after testing positive for steroids, which he subsequently discovered were contained in a cream he was using to add a bit of maturity to his pre-pubescent appearance.
With his facial hair obviously more Gary Neville than Tom Selleck, Yamanaka was perhaps getting in some early preparation for Movember, a charity campaign that is traditionally supported by rugby players neglecting to use their razor for a four-week period.
Unfortunately for the player, however, it could be next year before he is back in action, as a six month ban is expected to be imposed for his hilariously misguided makeover attempt.
Shocked Japanese coach John Kirwan attempted to defend his player, but doesn’t expect rugby’s governing bodies to be so lenient.
“I spoke to him at the time,” said Kirwan.
“I don’t think he was aware of the severity of it. We spent 24 hours trying to find out what he had taken.
“It was a little tube of hair-growth cream. He just didn’t think. Apparently he has failed the (B sample) too. From what I gather he’s innocent but (the IRB) take a dim view.”
An embarrassed Yamanaka apologised for his actions on Twitter, saying he was “sorry for causing such problems” and added that the product in question was “not a hair growth tonic which helps grow hair on the head”.
Yes, you read that last sentence correctly; Ryohei Yamanaka is facing a six-month ban after testing positive for steroids, which he subsequently discovered were contained in a cream he was using to add a bit of maturity to his pre-pubescent appearance.
With his facial hair obviously more Gary Neville than Tom Selleck, Yamanaka was perhaps getting in some early preparation for Movember, a charity campaign that is traditionally supported by rugby players neglecting to use their razor for a four-week period.
Unfortunately for the player, however, it could be next year before he is back in action, as a six month ban is expected to be imposed for his hilariously misguided makeover attempt.
Shocked Japanese coach John Kirwan attempted to defend his player, but doesn’t expect rugby’s governing bodies to be so lenient.
“I spoke to him at the time,” said Kirwan.
“I don’t think he was aware of the severity of it. We spent 24 hours trying to find out what he had taken.
“It was a little tube of hair-growth cream. He just didn’t think. Apparently he has failed the (B sample) too. From what I gather he’s innocent but (the IRB) take a dim view.”
An embarrassed Yamanaka apologised for his actions on Twitter, saying he was “sorry for causing such problems” and added that the product in question was “not a hair growth tonic which helps grow hair on the head”.
Three British nationals arrested in Spain for steroids.
National Police officers have been arrested in Malaga and Marbella, three British nationals for their involvement in a plot of storage, sale and distribution of anabolic steroids, counterfeit and toxic drugs.
Performed in house searches have been seized over 2,000 pills and 100 different bottles of doping products and restricted supply. In addition, those arrested were in possession of a submachine gun, two pistols and a rifle have also been seized.
The investigation was initiated following an investigation opened against a gang engaged in drug trafficking, illicit vehicle trafficking and money laundering in Marbella.
Subsequently, it was found that within this organization, a group of people distributed anabolic bodybuilding gyms and practicing amateur level.
Finally, the researchers were able to identify the perpetrators of these acts, as well as find their 'modus operandi'. Three individuals British residents were arrested in Malaga by these events and we proceeded to the entry and search of their homes.
Inside seized a submachine gun, a Glock brand handgun, a semiautomatic pistol, a rifle and plenty of ammunition for weapons and a viewer reviewed laser gun. In addition, involved 1755 euros in cash, a passport and a fake driving license, 24 bags of cocaine and 300 grams of hashish, as well as lots of different anabolic steroids and other substances restricted supply.
The operation was conducted jointly by the Central UDEV UDYCO and the Costa del Sol police headquarters in eastern Andalusia.
Performed in house searches have been seized over 2,000 pills and 100 different bottles of doping products and restricted supply. In addition, those arrested were in possession of a submachine gun, two pistols and a rifle have also been seized.
The investigation was initiated following an investigation opened against a gang engaged in drug trafficking, illicit vehicle trafficking and money laundering in Marbella.
Subsequently, it was found that within this organization, a group of people distributed anabolic bodybuilding gyms and practicing amateur level.
Finally, the researchers were able to identify the perpetrators of these acts, as well as find their 'modus operandi'. Three individuals British residents were arrested in Malaga by these events and we proceeded to the entry and search of their homes.
Inside seized a submachine gun, a Glock brand handgun, a semiautomatic pistol, a rifle and plenty of ammunition for weapons and a viewer reviewed laser gun. In addition, involved 1755 euros in cash, a passport and a fake driving license, 24 bags of cocaine and 300 grams of hashish, as well as lots of different anabolic steroids and other substances restricted supply.
The operation was conducted jointly by the Central UDEV UDYCO and the Costa del Sol police headquarters in eastern Andalusia.
Spanish online steroid source busted.
Agents of the National Police have arrested two people accused of distributing and selling anabolic substances over the Internet and in health clubs and leisure areas of Alicante province, as reported in a statement the Alicante Provincial Commissioner.
The operation, which have been seized 3000 tablets of anabolic substances, began when officers from the Provincial Judicial Police in late 2010 found a website offering anabolic substances to increase muscle mass and athletic performance.
Due to the danger of consumption without the perceptive medical checks and illegal distribution of these substances without proper medical prescription, an investigation was launched to arrest the perpetrators and the withdrawal from circulation of these products. After months of inquiries and investigations, finally able to identify and locate suspects, two men of Spanish nationality and 24 years old, who was arrested Tuesday when they had just provided a new line of products. The detainees alleged contacts with buyers via e-mail address and then sent orders through a delivery company on delivery.
In addition, distributed arrested allegedly doping substances in fitness and leisure areas of Alicante province. As a result of these arrests were made two house searches in which participated 150 ampoules for intramuscular and 3,000 tablets of substances such as Winstrol, Primobolan, Clenbuterol and Dianabol, among other anabolic substances, as well as a laptop, two hard drives and other documentation.
The operation, which have been seized 3000 tablets of anabolic substances, began when officers from the Provincial Judicial Police in late 2010 found a website offering anabolic substances to increase muscle mass and athletic performance.
Due to the danger of consumption without the perceptive medical checks and illegal distribution of these substances without proper medical prescription, an investigation was launched to arrest the perpetrators and the withdrawal from circulation of these products. After months of inquiries and investigations, finally able to identify and locate suspects, two men of Spanish nationality and 24 years old, who was arrested Tuesday when they had just provided a new line of products. The detainees alleged contacts with buyers via e-mail address and then sent orders through a delivery company on delivery.
In addition, distributed arrested allegedly doping substances in fitness and leisure areas of Alicante province. As a result of these arrests were made two house searches in which participated 150 ampoules for intramuscular and 3,000 tablets of substances such as Winstrol, Primobolan, Clenbuterol and Dianabol, among other anabolic substances, as well as a laptop, two hard drives and other documentation.
Belgium forms "Special Hormones Unit" to fight online steroid trafficking.
A report by Belgian police has revealed an increase in the amount of steroids seized in 2010 and given details of two cycling-related incidents.
“In 2009 the use of anabolic steroids has overtaken that of all other illegal performance-enhancing drugs,” Francis Clarysse, the Ghent public prosecutor and coordinator of the special combined Hormones Unit investigative team said.
According to a 35-page report, the steroid market is expanding rapidly because it’s “more money-making than some other kinds of drug trafficking.”
The Hormones Unit investigated a wide range of drug related cases, including doping (both human and animal), livestock farming and the counterfeiting of medicines. The 2010 report lists cases in a large range of sports, including bodybuilding, kick-boxing and cycling.
Two cycling cases are detailed, revealing the vulnerability of young cyclists and the wide range of the drugs used.
The first story involved a non-identified young amateur rider whose vehicle and home were searched by Flemish police after a positive anti-doping test. The list of the drugs seized included 2271 ampoules of the combined testosterone drug Sustanon, 785 ampoules of Deca-durabolin (Nandrolone), 112 ampoules of Egyptian testosterone Cidoteston, nine boxes of the steroid Equigan and several insulin syringes. It was discovered that a vet had provided Clenbuterol to the young rider, who was also found with anti-depressants and sleeping pills.
A second case involved the discovery of Insulin, Actovegin and Efedrin at the Belgian base of a Russian amateur team. Last year four members of the team were given a one-year suspended sentence and fines of between €11,000 and €16,500. The name of the team is not specified in the report but in 2007 Belgian media identified it as Team Premier from St Petersburg, a 12-rider Continental squad.
The annual report of the Hormones Unit points out there were the “first cases of deaths” in Belgium due to anabolic steroid use.
“The supply and demand of the drugs keeps increasing and we have to urgently break it,” the Belgian report concluded, adding that the special Hormones Unit will use new techniques to fight the online trafficking of steroids and other doping products.Domestic online steroid source from Austin busted.
Police knew that suspected steroid dealer Damon Bruce Beshears owned an assault rifle and had once threatened suicide before they attempted to execute a search warrant at his apartment on Duval Road in Northwest Austin last week, according to police and a federal criminal complaint.
What Beshears, who was safely arrested, told them later was that he had planned to don a ballistic vest and a Kevlar helmet and to kill as many officers as possible if ever confronted by police, according to the complaint and Austin police Cmdr. Donald Baker.
"Damon was a potential time bomb just waiting to explode," Baker said. "We got to him before he could seriously hurt anyone."
Beshears, a 38-year-old former juvenile corrections officer, is being held in federal custody without bail on a charge of possession with intent to distribute steroids. He could get decades in prison if convicted. His lawyer could not be reached for comment.
During the search, according to a return and inventory document filed in court, police seized almost 5,000 capsules of steroids, including Anadrol and Winstrol ; about 240 vials of steroids, including testosterone; and $4,100 in cash.
Baker, who oversees the organized crime unit, said it was the largest steroid seizure that veteran narcotics detectives in Austin have seen. He said Baker obtained his supply by mail from international sources and sold the drugs over the Internet to clients across the United States.
In addition to the helmet and ballistic vest, police seized a Norinco Mac 90 semiautomatic rifle, a semiautomatic 9 mm pistol, ammunition, a gas mask, a 12-ounce container of pepper spray and a Colt revolver, according to the court documents.
Travis County court records show that Beshears has never been arrested here. Baker said police are still trying to learn more about his background but think he did not have a legitimate job and was a serious bodybuilder.
Baker said Beshears called police in February and reported that he was going to commit suicide. He did not have any further details about that incident.
A spokesman for the Texas Youth Commission said Beshears worked as a juvenile corrections officer in Corsicana and in the Waco area from 1995 to 2006. The spokesman, Jim Hurley, said he did not know why Beshears no longer works there.
According to a police search warrant affidavit, a person identified only as a confidential informant told detectives in May that Beshears was storing and selling steroids out of his apartment at 3625 Duval Road.
Detectives spent hours watching the apartment, the affidavit said. Baker said that Beshears would spend weeks inside without coming out.
Early last week, the informant purchased testosterone from Beshears while police watched, the affidavit said.
By June 7, detectives had obtained the search warrant. Because they believed him to be "emotionally disturbed" based on the suicide threat and because they had been told that he was armed, officers waited outside the apartment for Beshears to emerge rather than knocking on his door, Baker said.
Beshears was safely detained when he came out, Baker said.
Beshears then showed police where the steroids were in his apartment and admitted to illegally manufacturing and selling them, the federal criminal complaint said.
He later told police of his plan to ambush them if he had the chance, Baker said.
Police found a journal "describing how Beshears was going to kill persons before killing himself," the complaint said.
Baker said he is grateful nobody got hurt and said police "did a courageous job and took a serious felon out of commission ."
Norfolk Police officer charged with making and selling steroids.
A Norfolk police officer has been charged with 11 counts of drug related felonies in Virginia Beach.
Officer Kristen Harris, a male, was arrested in Virginia Beach. He is charged with 10 counts of manufacturing or selling steroids and one count of distributing marijuana.
Harris is accused of selling drugs in April, May and June.
Harris was hired in 2000. According to a Norfolk police spokeswoman, Harris resigned from the police department Friday, a day after he was arrested.
He is scheduled to appear for his arraignment at the General District Court in Virginia Beach Tuesday morning.
Officer Kristen Harris, a male, was arrested in Virginia Beach. He is charged with 10 counts of manufacturing or selling steroids and one count of distributing marijuana.
Harris is accused of selling drugs in April, May and June.
Harris was hired in 2000. According to a Norfolk police spokeswoman, Harris resigned from the police department Friday, a day after he was arrested.
He is scheduled to appear for his arraignment at the General District Court in Virginia Beach Tuesday morning.
Former Target pharmacist charged with thefts of Testosterone and other drugs.
A former employee at a Target in Fairfield has been charged with stealing more than $12,000 worth of prescription drugs from the store, authorities said.
Nicholas Dalton, 26, of Clifton, allegedly swiped 8,500 tablets of hyrdocone and an undisclosed amount of testosterone and Xanax over the past nine months while working as a pharamacy technician at the Target store, Fairifield Deputy Chief Anthony Manna said today.
Dalton was arrested on May 1 when security guards at the store stopped him from leaving with two bottles of hydrocone, according to Manna, who said Dalton was charged with numerous drug offenses last month.
A subsequent investigation revealed Dalton had been pilfering drugs from the store since late in 2010, said Manna. The charges against Dalton were elevated on Friday, said Manna, and the case has been referred to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Nicholas Dalton, 26, of Clifton, allegedly swiped 8,500 tablets of hyrdocone and an undisclosed amount of testosterone and Xanax over the past nine months while working as a pharamacy technician at the Target store, Fairifield Deputy Chief Anthony Manna said today.
Dalton was arrested on May 1 when security guards at the store stopped him from leaving with two bottles of hydrocone, according to Manna, who said Dalton was charged with numerous drug offenses last month.
A subsequent investigation revealed Dalton had been pilfering drugs from the store since late in 2010, said Manna. The charges against Dalton were elevated on Friday, said Manna, and the case has been referred to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Japanese wrestler gets two year ban for steroids.
Japan’s wrestling federation says Greco-Roman wrestler Katsuya Kitamura has been banned for two years after testing positive for anabolic steroids
The 25-year-old Kitamura tested positive for drostanolone in two tests after a major national competition in April, where he won the 96-kilogram title.
Kitamura told Japan’s anti-doping agency that he took the substance inadvertently through supplements purchased overseas, Kyodo news agency reported.
Kitamura has represented Japan at two world championships without winning a medal.
The 25-year-old Kitamura tested positive for drostanolone in two tests after a major national competition in April, where he won the 96-kilogram title.
Kitamura told Japan’s anti-doping agency that he took the substance inadvertently through supplements purchased overseas, Kyodo news agency reported.
Kitamura has represented Japan at two world championships without winning a medal.
British Policeman and three others arrested for supply and manufacture of steroids.
A Heathrow Airport gun cop has been arrested on suspicion of supplying illegal bodybuilding steroids to armed colleagues.
Four more officers from the Met's SO18 Aviation Security branch have been suspended from firearms duties over the chemical use.
PC Jarnail Virdee, in his 30s, is alleged to have supplied the steroids.
He had been kept under surveillance by the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards following a tip-off.
The married body-builder - who came second in a 2006 Mr Titan contest - was arrested at his home in Reading, Berks, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a Class C drug.
Anti-corruption officers seized a number of glass vials allegedly containing steroids. The PC was later bailed and suspended from all duties.
Scotland Yard chiefs are "deeply concerned" over the case - which raises fears of armed cops snapping with "roid rage" while on duty.
One source said last night: "The idea that these officers were using steroids and then going out on armed duties is terrifying.
"There is a well-documented link between steroids and violence.One of these officers could have gone berserk in a tight situation."
Three civilians - a woman, 31, and two men, 36 and 44 - have been arrested and bailed on suspicion of the supply and production of steroids.
Four more officers from the Met's SO18 Aviation Security branch have been suspended from firearms duties over the chemical use.
PC Jarnail Virdee, in his 30s, is alleged to have supplied the steroids.
He had been kept under surveillance by the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards following a tip-off.
The married body-builder - who came second in a 2006 Mr Titan contest - was arrested at his home in Reading, Berks, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a Class C drug.
Anti-corruption officers seized a number of glass vials allegedly containing steroids. The PC was later bailed and suspended from all duties.
Scotland Yard chiefs are "deeply concerned" over the case - which raises fears of armed cops snapping with "roid rage" while on duty.
One source said last night: "The idea that these officers were using steroids and then going out on armed duties is terrifying.
"There is a well-documented link between steroids and violence.One of these officers could have gone berserk in a tight situation."
Three civilians - a woman, 31, and two men, 36 and 44 - have been arrested and bailed on suspicion of the supply and production of steroids.
British shot putter gets three year ban for steroids.
Shot-putter Mark Edwards has been handed a three-year ban after testing positive for two prohibited substances.
The 36-year-old was given more than the standard two-year ban due to "aggravating circumstances."
The former British number two tested positive for both testosterone and Clostebol just before last year's Commonwealth Games.
It is the first time UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has successfully argued for an increase to the two-year sanction.
Edwards argued he should not have been tested as he had pulled out of the Commonwealth Games on medical grounds the day before the test and said he intended to retire.
But he was told by the tribunal panel that the presence of more than one banned substance constituted aggravating circumstances.
The tribunal added: "The athlete is a senior athlete and a role model in the throwing community.
"He runs a sports therapy business and has a history of working with disabled athletes."
Edwards had told the tribunal he had no idea how the substances came to be in his urine sample, and made claims about the testing procedure and suggested the sample may have been tampered with en route to the laboratory.
UKAD chief executive Andy Parkinson said: "The three-year suspension should send a strong message to anyone looking to dope in the UK and I hope gives clean athletes the confidence that we will aggressively pursue those who we think are cheating.
"We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the rights of clean athletes in the run-up to London 2012 and beyond."
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The 36-year-old was given more than the standard two-year ban due to "aggravating circumstances."
The former British number two tested positive for both testosterone and Clostebol just before last year's Commonwealth Games.
It is the first time UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has successfully argued for an increase to the two-year sanction.
Edwards argued he should not have been tested as he had pulled out of the Commonwealth Games on medical grounds the day before the test and said he intended to retire.
But he was told by the tribunal panel that the presence of more than one banned substance constituted aggravating circumstances.
The tribunal added: "The athlete is a senior athlete and a role model in the throwing community.
"He runs a sports therapy business and has a history of working with disabled athletes."
Edwards had told the tribunal he had no idea how the substances came to be in his urine sample, and made claims about the testing procedure and suggested the sample may have been tampered with en route to the laboratory.
UKAD chief executive Andy Parkinson said: "The three-year suspension should send a strong message to anyone looking to dope in the UK and I hope gives clean athletes the confidence that we will aggressively pursue those who we think are cheating.
"We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the rights of clean athletes in the run-up to London 2012 and beyond."
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Doctor pleads guilty to his role in steroids conspiracy.
A Nebraska doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Tulsa to taking part in a steroids conspiracy that a prosecutor said distributed more than 40,000 dosage units to dozens of customers across the country.
Dr. Raymond Heller of Omaha admitted that from Oct. 1, 2008, until April 8, 2010, he participated in a plot to dispense anabolic steroids outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.
Heller, 49, stated in his plea agreement that he was paid $50 for each prescription he signed by Edward Franklin Ward, 51, of Harvest, Ala.
Both men were charged March 11 by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tulsa. The charge against Ward is pending.
Heller said he signed prescriptions forwarded to him by Ward for androgenic anabolic steroids - primarily testosterone - to clients of Ward's "anti-aging" business without having conducted any physical examinations or even having any direct contact with the clients.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel-lyn McCormick said the conspiracy featured the distribution of more than 40,000 dosage units to dozens of customers throughout the United States, including in Oklahoma.
McCormick said the steroids were distributed to people in various professions and mostly came from a pharmacy in Florida. Heller's attorney, Keith Ward, who is not related to Edward Ward, noted that the steroids were prescribed to actual people and were not meant for the black market.
The prosecution is seeking the forfeiture of at least $1,092,074.98 from the defendants - an amount that is meant to represent "proceeds obtained as a result of the conspiracy," according to the charges.
But Heller stated that he disagrees with the government concerning the amount that should be forfeited.
U.S. Chief District Judge Claire Eagan will determine the forfeiture issue as part of the sentence Heller is scheduled to receive Sept. 29.
Keith Ward estimated that Heller - who is free on bond - could be sentenced to 15 to 21 months in prison under federal guidelines that appear to apply, although McCormick said the range could be higher.
Dr. Raymond Heller of Omaha admitted that from Oct. 1, 2008, until April 8, 2010, he participated in a plot to dispense anabolic steroids outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.
Heller, 49, stated in his plea agreement that he was paid $50 for each prescription he signed by Edward Franklin Ward, 51, of Harvest, Ala.
Both men were charged March 11 by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tulsa. The charge against Ward is pending.
Heller said he signed prescriptions forwarded to him by Ward for androgenic anabolic steroids - primarily testosterone - to clients of Ward's "anti-aging" business without having conducted any physical examinations or even having any direct contact with the clients.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel-lyn McCormick said the conspiracy featured the distribution of more than 40,000 dosage units to dozens of customers throughout the United States, including in Oklahoma.
McCormick said the steroids were distributed to people in various professions and mostly came from a pharmacy in Florida. Heller's attorney, Keith Ward, who is not related to Edward Ward, noted that the steroids were prescribed to actual people and were not meant for the black market.
The prosecution is seeking the forfeiture of at least $1,092,074.98 from the defendants - an amount that is meant to represent "proceeds obtained as a result of the conspiracy," according to the charges.
But Heller stated that he disagrees with the government concerning the amount that should be forfeited.
U.S. Chief District Judge Claire Eagan will determine the forfeiture issue as part of the sentence Heller is scheduled to receive Sept. 29.
Keith Ward estimated that Heller - who is free on bond - could be sentenced to 15 to 21 months in prison under federal guidelines that appear to apply, although McCormick said the range could be higher.
New Zealand bodybuilder Justin Rys busted again.
A former champion New Zealand bodybuilder has appeared in the Wellington District Court on drug charges.
Justin Rys, 31, faces two charges of importing the drug GBL, also known as fantasy.
Mr Rys was arrested last month at Wellington Airport when Customs officers became suspicious about two packages arriving from the United States.
The packages are alleged to have contained 1.2 litres of the Class B controlled drug smuggled in nail polish bottles.
Justin Rys, a former holder of the Mr Oceania title, has been remanded in custody to reappear in court later this month.
He cannot apply for bail in the district court, but is expected to make an application for bail in the High Court, though no date for a hearing has been set.
Justin Rys, 31, faces two charges of importing the drug GBL, also known as fantasy.
Mr Rys was arrested last month at Wellington Airport when Customs officers became suspicious about two packages arriving from the United States.
The packages are alleged to have contained 1.2 litres of the Class B controlled drug smuggled in nail polish bottles.
Justin Rys, a former holder of the Mr Oceania title, has been remanded in custody to reappear in court later this month.
He cannot apply for bail in the district court, but is expected to make an application for bail in the High Court, though no date for a hearing has been set.
Canadian football player caught with steroids by US Customs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the recent seizure of anabolic steroids at the International Bridge border crossing and the arrest of a professional Canadian Football League linebacker.
On May 31, CBP officers encountered Jordan Kyle Matechuk, a 25-year-old Canadian citizen and linebacker for the Canadian Football League Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Matechuk presented a Canadian driver’s license as proof of identification and advised the CBP officer that he was in-transit to Hamilton, Ontario from Alberta, Canada. Matechuk was selected for a secondary enforcement exam.
While conducting the secondary inspection, CBP officers discovered a pill bottle containing a small amount of a green leafy substance. Continuing their search, officers discovered a small box containing pills and a shaving kit containing vials of liquid steroids. During a pat-down exam, a small amount of marijuana and another two vials of liquid steroids were discovered. The green leafy substance field tested positive as marijuana while the pills and vials of liquid tested positive as steroids.
“Anabolic steroids are a Schedule III controlled substance,” said Devin Chamberlain, Port Director at the Sault Ste Marie port of entry. “It is illegal to be in possession of such without a prescription.”
CBP officers seized a total of 543 anabolic steroid pills, 262 milliliters of anabolic steroids in liquid form, 1.25 grams of marijuana, 19 syringes, and 51 replacement needles. Matechuk was arrested and turned over to the Sault Ste Marie Police Department.
On May 31, CBP officers encountered Jordan Kyle Matechuk, a 25-year-old Canadian citizen and linebacker for the Canadian Football League Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Matechuk presented a Canadian driver’s license as proof of identification and advised the CBP officer that he was in-transit to Hamilton, Ontario from Alberta, Canada. Matechuk was selected for a secondary enforcement exam.
While conducting the secondary inspection, CBP officers discovered a pill bottle containing a small amount of a green leafy substance. Continuing their search, officers discovered a small box containing pills and a shaving kit containing vials of liquid steroids. During a pat-down exam, a small amount of marijuana and another two vials of liquid steroids were discovered. The green leafy substance field tested positive as marijuana while the pills and vials of liquid tested positive as steroids.
“Anabolic steroids are a Schedule III controlled substance,” said Devin Chamberlain, Port Director at the Sault Ste Marie port of entry. “It is illegal to be in possession of such without a prescription.”
CBP officers seized a total of 543 anabolic steroid pills, 262 milliliters of anabolic steroids in liquid form, 1.25 grams of marijuana, 19 syringes, and 51 replacement needles. Matechuk was arrested and turned over to the Sault Ste Marie Police Department.
Australian convicted again for steroids he claims cops missed in his original bust.
An Albury fitness centre owner and former world powerlifting champion was yesterday fined for possessing steroids he claimed were missed in a police raid seven years ago.
Lawrence Maxwell Butler pleaded guilty in Albury Local Court to possessing anabolic or androgenic steroids.
Butler, 64, of Rose Street, Lavington, is the owner-operator of the Supershape fitness centre.
He was charged after a raid on the premises about 10.15am on January 20.
Officers found 23 pink tablets and 69 white-beige capsules in a plastic bag in the office.
The search was videoed and audio recorded.
Butler, who arrived at the gym after the raid began, said the stanozol steroids had been there before police last raided the premises in 2004.
The pink tablets were an anabolic steroid bodybuilders use to increase muscle mass which Butler said he had bought years ago.
When magistrate Gordon Lerve asked Butler why he had them he said: “they were basically left over from a search seven years ago”.
“I did not know they were there. They are useless.
“They are way past their use-by date and I don’t take them any more.”
Butler said he had a lot of supplements at the gym.
Mr Lerve convicted Butler, fined him $500 and ordered the steroids destroyed.
Butler was jailed from the District Court in 2005 after pleading guilty to seven charges — six of importing under the Commonwealth Customs Act.
Four charges involved pseudoephedrine and one ephedrine.
He imported 56,000 pseudoephedrine tablets and recruited up to 10 people to receive packages of tablets described as vitamins between January and April 2004.
Judge Phillip Bell sentenced Butler to two years and three months jail.
Lawrence Maxwell Butler pleaded guilty in Albury Local Court to possessing anabolic or androgenic steroids.
Butler, 64, of Rose Street, Lavington, is the owner-operator of the Supershape fitness centre.
He was charged after a raid on the premises about 10.15am on January 20.
Officers found 23 pink tablets and 69 white-beige capsules in a plastic bag in the office.
The search was videoed and audio recorded.
Butler, who arrived at the gym after the raid began, said the stanozol steroids had been there before police last raided the premises in 2004.
The pink tablets were an anabolic steroid bodybuilders use to increase muscle mass which Butler said he had bought years ago.
When magistrate Gordon Lerve asked Butler why he had them he said: “they were basically left over from a search seven years ago”.
“I did not know they were there. They are useless.
“They are way past their use-by date and I don’t take them any more.”
Butler said he had a lot of supplements at the gym.
Mr Lerve convicted Butler, fined him $500 and ordered the steroids destroyed.
Butler was jailed from the District Court in 2005 after pleading guilty to seven charges — six of importing under the Commonwealth Customs Act.
Four charges involved pseudoephedrine and one ephedrine.
He imported 56,000 pseudoephedrine tablets and recruited up to 10 people to receive packages of tablets described as vitamins between January and April 2004.
Judge Phillip Bell sentenced Butler to two years and three months jail.
Ligand's new SARM works well at dosage of just 1 mg a day.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) today announced that data from a comprehensive Phase I multi-dose program with its selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) LGD-4033 was featured in a poster presentation today at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting in Boston, June 4-7, 2011.
In the Phase I clinical trial, the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of LGD-4033 was evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study. Healthy male subjects were randomized to receive 0.1, 0.3 or 1.0 mg LGD-4033 or placebo once daily over 21 days.
The key findings include:
* LGD-4033 was safe and well tolerated at all doses following daily oral administration for three weeks in young healthy males
* No clinically significant dose-related adverse events were reported
No clinically significant changes in liver function tests, PSA, hematocrit or ECG were seen
* Positive dose-dependent trends in lean muscle mass increase were observed with drug-treated subjects
* Positive dose-dependent trends in functional exercise and strength measures were consistent with anabolic activity
“LGD-4033 is a potentially best-in-class molecule in the muscle loss/wasting therapeutic arena, an area of medicine that is desperately in need of new medicines,” said Shehzad Basaria, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Director, Androgen Clinical Research Unit at Boston University School of Medicine and the co-principal investigator of the LGD-4033 Phase I multiple ascending dose study. “With decades of experimental evidence suggesting the anabolic potential of androgens, the need for a SARM that does not possess the side effects of androgens while retaining the therapeutic benefits is extremely compelling,” added Dr. Basaria. “The positive trends in efficacy seen from this study are very exciting considering the study was not powered to show clear benefits in these endpoints,” continued Dr. Basaria.
In the Phase I clinical trial, the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of LGD-4033 was evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study. Healthy male subjects were randomized to receive 0.1, 0.3 or 1.0 mg LGD-4033 or placebo once daily over 21 days.
The key findings include:
* LGD-4033 was safe and well tolerated at all doses following daily oral administration for three weeks in young healthy males
* No clinically significant dose-related adverse events were reported
No clinically significant changes in liver function tests, PSA, hematocrit or ECG were seen
* Positive dose-dependent trends in lean muscle mass increase were observed with drug-treated subjects
* Positive dose-dependent trends in functional exercise and strength measures were consistent with anabolic activity
“LGD-4033 is a potentially best-in-class molecule in the muscle loss/wasting therapeutic arena, an area of medicine that is desperately in need of new medicines,” said Shehzad Basaria, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Director, Androgen Clinical Research Unit at Boston University School of Medicine and the co-principal investigator of the LGD-4033 Phase I multiple ascending dose study. “With decades of experimental evidence suggesting the anabolic potential of androgens, the need for a SARM that does not possess the side effects of androgens while retaining the therapeutic benefits is extremely compelling,” added Dr. Basaria. “The positive trends in efficacy seen from this study are very exciting considering the study was not powered to show clear benefits in these endpoints,” continued Dr. Basaria.
Australian detective suspected of having international clenbuterol shipment delivered to his police station.
A south Auckland detective is being investigated by police bosses for allegedly importing hundreds of prohibited muscle-building drugs and having them delivered to his own station.
A source told Fairfax Media the drug clenbuterol – an anabolic agent that builds muscle and burns fat – was imported from an east European country. About 600 tablets were delivered to a south Auckland police station.
The importation was detected by Customs and police bosses were alerted by the Ministry of Health, which deals with prescription medicine violations.
The detective was investigated by the Ministry of Health and given a formal warning, the source said.
It is understood the officer's internal police investigation is being handled by the Counties Manukau professional standards unit.
"It's an internal matter," Counties Manukau operations superintendent Graham Emery said.
"A disciplinary investigation has commenced and that hasn't been completed. That's all we can say."
The detective is understood to be on active duty.
A Medsafe spokeswoman said clenbuterol was a prescription medicine. Importing it without authority would be an offence under the Medicines Act.
A source told Fairfax Media the drug clenbuterol – an anabolic agent that builds muscle and burns fat – was imported from an east European country. About 600 tablets were delivered to a south Auckland police station.
The importation was detected by Customs and police bosses were alerted by the Ministry of Health, which deals with prescription medicine violations.
The detective was investigated by the Ministry of Health and given a formal warning, the source said.
It is understood the officer's internal police investigation is being handled by the Counties Manukau professional standards unit.
"It's an internal matter," Counties Manukau operations superintendent Graham Emery said.
"A disciplinary investigation has commenced and that hasn't been completed. That's all we can say."
The detective is understood to be on active duty.
A Medsafe spokeswoman said clenbuterol was a prescription medicine. Importing it without authority would be an offence under the Medicines Act.
Canadian pharmacist and bodybuilding champ under investigation.
A Calgary pharmacist who dispensed drugs by day and was a champion bodybuilder by night has had his licence suspended.
A spokesman with the Alberta College of Pharmacists confirmed Thursday that Trent Walsh was ordered to surrender his practice permit late last month pending completion of an investigation into his conduct.
“It’s not a matter of public harm or safety,” said Mills, “but to give the specific reason might jeopardize the investigation or one of the individuals involved.”
While officials are only midway through what they anticipate may be a three-month probe, Mills said there was no indication at this point that the alleged misconduct was related to Walsh’s involvement in bodybuilding.
A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s pharmacy program, Walsh had been licensed to practice in Alberta since September 2002.
Records kept by the college showed he had been working at a Shoppers Drug Mart at Sunridge Mall in northeast Calgary since last November.
David Leung, president of the Alberta Bodybuilding Association, said Walsh won the 2003 provincial championship in the light heavyweight class and finished second in the sport’s national championships in both 2006 and 2008.
“He’s in the top 10 per cent of all bodybuilders in Alberta,” Leung said.
“He’s definitely well-known.”
A spokesman with the Alberta College of Pharmacists confirmed Thursday that Trent Walsh was ordered to surrender his practice permit late last month pending completion of an investigation into his conduct.
“It’s not a matter of public harm or safety,” said Mills, “but to give the specific reason might jeopardize the investigation or one of the individuals involved.”
While officials are only midway through what they anticipate may be a three-month probe, Mills said there was no indication at this point that the alleged misconduct was related to Walsh’s involvement in bodybuilding.
A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s pharmacy program, Walsh had been licensed to practice in Alberta since September 2002.
Records kept by the college showed he had been working at a Shoppers Drug Mart at Sunridge Mall in northeast Calgary since last November.
David Leung, president of the Alberta Bodybuilding Association, said Walsh won the 2003 provincial championship in the light heavyweight class and finished second in the sport’s national championships in both 2006 and 2008.
“He’s in the top 10 per cent of all bodybuilders in Alberta,” Leung said.
“He’s definitely well-known.”
Famous Chinese counterfeiter sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and a half million $ fine.
A 31-year-old man from China, who called himself, "Tom" has been sentenced to prison for trafficking a counterfit version of the weight-loss drug, Alli.
The man, Shengyang Zhou, of Kunming, Yunnan, China, was sentenced Thursday to serve 87 months in federal prison and to pay more than half a million dollars in restitution.
Zhou was arrested in March last year when he met with undercover agents in Hawaii to complete an agreement for a large order of the drug.
A grand jury in Denver indicted him the following month, and Zhou pled guilty on January 24 to trafficking and importing the counterfeit and unapproved drugs.
During the conversations with undercover agents, Zhou also identified himself as the manufacturer of the counterfeit Alli, and had promised to make the drug more effective.
The Federal Drug Administration issued various alerts from December 2008 through March 2009 warning consumers of the fake drugs.
According to their analysis, the drug that Zhou was producing and trafficking contained undeclared active ingredients including dangerous levels of Sibutramine.
Sibutramine can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or strokes.
During sentencing, Zhou was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $504,815.39 to the victims of his fake drug, including an emergency room doctor from Texas who suffered a mild stroke from using the product.
Following his prison sentence Zhou will be deported to China.
The man, Shengyang Zhou, of Kunming, Yunnan, China, was sentenced Thursday to serve 87 months in federal prison and to pay more than half a million dollars in restitution.
Zhou was arrested in March last year when he met with undercover agents in Hawaii to complete an agreement for a large order of the drug.
A grand jury in Denver indicted him the following month, and Zhou pled guilty on January 24 to trafficking and importing the counterfeit and unapproved drugs.
During the conversations with undercover agents, Zhou also identified himself as the manufacturer of the counterfeit Alli, and had promised to make the drug more effective.
The Federal Drug Administration issued various alerts from December 2008 through March 2009 warning consumers of the fake drugs.
According to their analysis, the drug that Zhou was producing and trafficking contained undeclared active ingredients including dangerous levels of Sibutramine.
Sibutramine can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or strokes.
During sentencing, Zhou was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $504,815.39 to the victims of his fake drug, including an emergency room doctor from Texas who suffered a mild stroke from using the product.
Following his prison sentence Zhou will be deported to China.
Italian supplement store and steroid dealer busted.
The Carabinieri's Pescara-based NAS unit found a full-fledged "pharmacy" for the purchase of anabolic steroids. The agents arrested a young man residing in Montesilvano and the owner of a shop selling food supplements in the center of the city on the Adriatic coast. During a search operation authorized by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Pescara, the anti-fraud unit of the Carabinieri found a full-fledged deposit of prescription drugs, heaped up in the garage of the residential area of Montesilvano. .
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