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More info on the Australian Testosterone powder for dieting bust guy.
A Resevoir man who became a bodybuilder because he was bullied had a weight lifted off his shoulders when he was spared jail last week for importing steroids.
Judge Graeme Hicks said Brenton Philip Dowell, 25, was a fat kid at school and became obsessed with bodybuilding to the point where it took over his life.
The judge said that between September and December 2010, Dowell imported large amounts of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone from China, through the post.
He paid more than $11,000 for the illegal drugs.
“I accept your importation of steroids was a misguided way of trying to improve your body,” the County Court judge said.
“It is an aggravating factor that the goods imported were not solely for personal use, but did have a commercial flavour, to the extent you were going to on-sell such products to your friends and acquaintances to cover expenses.”
Dowell, of Reservoir, pleaded guilty to three counts of importing the tier 1 drugs testosterone and trenbolone acetate, along with human growth hormone, and to possession of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone.
The total amount of active testosterone illegally imported by Dowell was 3181.35 grams - enough to last a person 61 years.
Judge Hicks said Dowell had a difficult family background.
Both his parents had been illicit drug users, and he had left home at the age of 13 or 14.
Judge Hicks said Dowell had never abused alcohol or other drugs, had always been employed, and had no previous convictions.
He believed Dowell’s prospects of rehabilitation were very good.
Dowell was still a bodybuilder but no longer used steroids.
The judge said the offending had a degree of sophistication because it involved transferring money from Australia to China using false names.
But the goods were sent to Dowell’s own home and to the addresses of relatives.
Judge Hicks imposed a total sentence of two years’ jail, but he released Dowell on condition he be of good behaviour for two years.
Dowell was also fined a total of $9000.
Australian judge convinced that 1kg of testosterone proprionate powder was for personal dieting use ?
A MAN who tried to lose weight by buying almost a kilogram of testosterone over the internet to make his own steroids has escaped a prison sentence.
Carlton Alloysius Hayes, 34, was given a two-month fully suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty in the NT Supreme Court to possessing 997.16g of testosterone propionate.
Hayes imported the drug from overseas after purchasing it over the internet before November 20, 2010.
He also tried to buy benzyl benzoate, a chemical used to dilute the steroid into an injectable liquid, from an interstate company. But Territory police were notified of the latter order and asked Hayes why he wanted to purchase the chemical.
He said he wanted to get it for a friend - whose name he couldn't remember.
Justice Stephen Southwood said during sentencing that Hayes contacted police the next day and asked them to come back to his house.
He then voluntarily handed over two bags of white powder and told them he wanted the chemical to mix with the testosterone to make injectable steroids.
Hayes - who weighed 156kg at the time of the offence - told the court he wasn't losing any weight exercising at the gym.
The former NT rugby union player said he used to be in good shape.
Justice Southwood said he accepted that Hayes was planning on using the testosterone for personal use and not for commercial gain.
"He had a reputation as a genuine, honest and dependable person," he said.
"He has led a hard working life."
Justice Southwood said it was necessary to impose a prison sentence because Hayes had imported the drug from overseas.
But he added he wouldn't send him to Berrimah jail, suspending the sentence for six months.
Carlton Alloysius Hayes, 34, was given a two-month fully suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty in the NT Supreme Court to possessing 997.16g of testosterone propionate.
Hayes imported the drug from overseas after purchasing it over the internet before November 20, 2010.
He also tried to buy benzyl benzoate, a chemical used to dilute the steroid into an injectable liquid, from an interstate company. But Territory police were notified of the latter order and asked Hayes why he wanted to purchase the chemical.
He said he wanted to get it for a friend - whose name he couldn't remember.
Justice Stephen Southwood said during sentencing that Hayes contacted police the next day and asked them to come back to his house.
He then voluntarily handed over two bags of white powder and told them he wanted the chemical to mix with the testosterone to make injectable steroids.
Hayes - who weighed 156kg at the time of the offence - told the court he wasn't losing any weight exercising at the gym.
The former NT rugby union player said he used to be in good shape.
Justice Southwood said he accepted that Hayes was planning on using the testosterone for personal use and not for commercial gain.
"He had a reputation as a genuine, honest and dependable person," he said.
"He has led a hard working life."
Justice Southwood said it was necessary to impose a prison sentence because Hayes had imported the drug from overseas.
But he added he wouldn't send him to Berrimah jail, suspending the sentence for six months.
Australian pharmacist disciplined over steroid supply.
A GOLD Coast pharmacist has been disciplined after admitting he wrongfully dispensed steroids and supplied himself with restricted drugs.
Simon Andrew Booy, who graduated as a pharmacist in 2005, worked behind the counter at a pharmacy in a Mermaid Beach medical centre between June, 2008, and August, 2009, where he was often the sole employee on site.
Records brought to the attention of Queensland Health and the Pharmacy Board of Australia revealed that during that time, non-therapeutic amounts and combinations of steroids -- which could be used to build muscle bulk -- were dispensed.
Authorities found that during the 14-month period Mr Booy supplied a customer 168 Deca-Durabolin, 54 Primoteston Depo, 309 Sustanon and 20 Reandron phials, in line with prescriptions issued by Dr Peter Grant.
Dr Grant said he would discuss with the patient the regularity of the injections after Mr Booy raised concerns about the quantities being requested.
In a judgment handed down by a Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal made public yesterday, Judge Fleur Kingston found Mr Booy continued to fill the prescriptions authorised by the doctor until August, 2009.
"Mr Booy was aware the prescribing and use was unusual and took some steps, in concert with his employer, to try to address it," Judge Kingston said in her judgment.
"Unfortunately, those steps proved inadequate."
As part of the investigations Mr Booy also admitted to lax recording procedures and to having supplied himself with "restricted drugs", including Omepral and Somac.
Mr Booy later obtained medical authorisation for the medications and while his conduct was inappropriate, the tribunal had no evidence it was a common practice.
"Mr Booy dispensed anabolic steroids in circumstances in which he knew he should not," she said.
"At the time, he was a junior pharmacist who had a high level of responsibility and, it seems, he was not well equipped to discharge it."
Judge Kingston deferred a three-month suspension on Mr Booy's pharmacy registration, provided he not face further disciplinary action over the next 12 months.
He was also ordered to complete an ethical decision-making course and 12 months of mentoring.
Simon Andrew Booy, who graduated as a pharmacist in 2005, worked behind the counter at a pharmacy in a Mermaid Beach medical centre between June, 2008, and August, 2009, where he was often the sole employee on site.
Records brought to the attention of Queensland Health and the Pharmacy Board of Australia revealed that during that time, non-therapeutic amounts and combinations of steroids -- which could be used to build muscle bulk -- were dispensed.
Authorities found that during the 14-month period Mr Booy supplied a customer 168 Deca-Durabolin, 54 Primoteston Depo, 309 Sustanon and 20 Reandron phials, in line with prescriptions issued by Dr Peter Grant.
Dr Grant said he would discuss with the patient the regularity of the injections after Mr Booy raised concerns about the quantities being requested.
In a judgment handed down by a Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal made public yesterday, Judge Fleur Kingston found Mr Booy continued to fill the prescriptions authorised by the doctor until August, 2009.
"Mr Booy was aware the prescribing and use was unusual and took some steps, in concert with his employer, to try to address it," Judge Kingston said in her judgment.
"Unfortunately, those steps proved inadequate."
As part of the investigations Mr Booy also admitted to lax recording procedures and to having supplied himself with "restricted drugs", including Omepral and Somac.
Mr Booy later obtained medical authorisation for the medications and while his conduct was inappropriate, the tribunal had no evidence it was a common practice.
"Mr Booy dispensed anabolic steroids in circumstances in which he knew he should not," she said.
"At the time, he was a junior pharmacist who had a high level of responsibility and, it seems, he was not well equipped to discharge it."
Judge Kingston deferred a three-month suspension on Mr Booy's pharmacy registration, provided he not face further disciplinary action over the next 12 months.
He was also ordered to complete an ethical decision-making course and 12 months of mentoring.
Australian UG steroid lab busted.
Customs and Border Protection Investigators have successfully concluded a three day Operation on the Gold Coast removing prohibited weapons, performance and image enhancing drugs and illegal precursor drugs from Australian streets.
Customs and Border Protection Investigators worked in conjunction with officers from the Queensland Police Service to execute 17 Customs Act Search and Seizure Warrants at a number of residences on the Gold Coast. Simultaneous search warrants were also executed by Customs and Border Protection Investigators in New South Wales in relation to these investigations.
These warrants are the conclusion of a two month investigation into a number of previously seized shipments of prohibited imports including 20 electronic shock devices, approximately one kilogram of Pseudoephedrine in powder and tablet form and various performance and image enhancing products including Testosterone powder and Human Growth Hormone.
It is alleged that the Pseudoephedrine was to be used for the manufacture of illegal drugs.
The search warrants this week yielded prohibited and restricted goods including electronic shock devices, pepper spray and extendable batons, approximately 7 litres of liquid and over 400 vials containing liquid suspected of being performance and image enhancing drugs, equipment used in the manufacture of performance and image enhancing drugs and $13,500 in cash.
Small quantities of illicit drugs were located which will be dealt with by the Queensland Police.
Customs and Border Protection Investigators will be examining the evidence located at the premises. It is likely that a number of charges will be laid in the coming weeks.
Customs and Border Protection Investigators worked in conjunction with officers from the Queensland Police Service to execute 17 Customs Act Search and Seizure Warrants at a number of residences on the Gold Coast. Simultaneous search warrants were also executed by Customs and Border Protection Investigators in New South Wales in relation to these investigations.
These warrants are the conclusion of a two month investigation into a number of previously seized shipments of prohibited imports including 20 electronic shock devices, approximately one kilogram of Pseudoephedrine in powder and tablet form and various performance and image enhancing products including Testosterone powder and Human Growth Hormone.
It is alleged that the Pseudoephedrine was to be used for the manufacture of illegal drugs.
The search warrants this week yielded prohibited and restricted goods including electronic shock devices, pepper spray and extendable batons, approximately 7 litres of liquid and over 400 vials containing liquid suspected of being performance and image enhancing drugs, equipment used in the manufacture of performance and image enhancing drugs and $13,500 in cash.
Small quantities of illicit drugs were located which will be dealt with by the Queensland Police.
Customs and Border Protection Investigators will be examining the evidence located at the premises. It is likely that a number of charges will be laid in the coming weeks.
Australian busted for steroids.
Police have charged a man following an investigation into illegal steroids in Sydney’s north.
About 7pm on Thursday (6 October), detectives from Northern Beaches Local Area Command arrested the 20-year-old man in the car park of a fitness centre on Endeavour Street in Chatswood.
Officers allegedly found several vials of what is believed to be an anabolic/androgenic steroid in the man’s car.
Last night (Friday 7 October), police were granted a warrant to search the man’s home Caleyi Way at Belrose.
Police will allege they found more vials of the illegal steroids. Ten vials were found in total.
They will all be sent for testing to confirm they are a restricted substance under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.
The man has been charged with the possession of anabolic steroids and has been granted bail to appear at Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday 2 November.
About 7pm on Thursday (6 October), detectives from Northern Beaches Local Area Command arrested the 20-year-old man in the car park of a fitness centre on Endeavour Street in Chatswood.
Officers allegedly found several vials of what is believed to be an anabolic/androgenic steroid in the man’s car.
Last night (Friday 7 October), police were granted a warrant to search the man’s home Caleyi Way at Belrose.
Police will allege they found more vials of the illegal steroids. Ten vials were found in total.
They will all be sent for testing to confirm they are a restricted substance under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.
The man has been charged with the possession of anabolic steroids and has been granted bail to appear at Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday 2 November.
Australian gyms removing heavy weights and olympic bars to discourage steroid users ?
( next thing you know they'll be admitting steroid users train harder :-) )
GYM-GOERS and fitness trainers are reporting a rise in anabolic steroid use in the lead-up to summer despite well-documented risks including testicle shrinkage and liver damage.
The Newcastle Herald reported in January concerns in the Hunter fitness industry about steroid abuse. But trainer Marc Hingston, from Howzat Cooks Hill, said steroid use appeared to be starting earlier this year. He estimated that the number of steroid users at his gym had risen from about 5per cent of people who used the weight training facilities 18 months ago to between 25 and 30per cent. ‘‘I know that others [fitness centres] are having big problems but I don’t know whether or not they are willing to talk about it, because it’s such a competitive industry,’’ Mr Hingston said. Hamilton resident Ben Hodges, who lifts weights at Howzat as part of his fitness regime, is anti-steroids but says it is not hard to pick out the people who use them. ‘‘A lot of the young kids these days are definitely hitting the steroids and trying to get massive really quickly,’’ he said. ‘‘They are just doing it in all the wrong ways and before their bodies are fully developed; it doesn’t make sense.’’
Other gym owners and managers said they discouraged steroid users from attending their gyms by removing large weights and Olympic bars from their weight rooms. Hunter New England Health drug and alcohol clinical services manager Bill Robertson said many young men were after a quick fix but were often uneducated about the side effects of illicit steroid use. ‘‘I think it’s perhaps done without necessarily thinking it through and without having someone explain to them what the potential harms are,’’ Mr Robertson said.
GYM-GOERS and fitness trainers are reporting a rise in anabolic steroid use in the lead-up to summer despite well-documented risks including testicle shrinkage and liver damage.
The Newcastle Herald reported in January concerns in the Hunter fitness industry about steroid abuse. But trainer Marc Hingston, from Howzat Cooks Hill, said steroid use appeared to be starting earlier this year. He estimated that the number of steroid users at his gym had risen from about 5per cent of people who used the weight training facilities 18 months ago to between 25 and 30per cent. ‘‘I know that others [fitness centres] are having big problems but I don’t know whether or not they are willing to talk about it, because it’s such a competitive industry,’’ Mr Hingston said. Hamilton resident Ben Hodges, who lifts weights at Howzat as part of his fitness regime, is anti-steroids but says it is not hard to pick out the people who use them. ‘‘A lot of the young kids these days are definitely hitting the steroids and trying to get massive really quickly,’’ he said. ‘‘They are just doing it in all the wrong ways and before their bodies are fully developed; it doesn’t make sense.’’
Other gym owners and managers said they discouraged steroid users from attending their gyms by removing large weights and Olympic bars from their weight rooms. Hunter New England Health drug and alcohol clinical services manager Bill Robertson said many young men were after a quick fix but were often uneducated about the side effects of illicit steroid use. ‘‘I think it’s perhaps done without necessarily thinking it through and without having someone explain to them what the potential harms are,’’ Mr Robertson said.
Steroids raids in Sydney Australia.
Police searched a Kogarah business yesterday as part of a Sydney-wide raid into the supply of steroids.
Investigators from the state crime command, including bikie specialists attached to strike force raptor, searched five buildings at Castle Hill, Waterloo, Blacktown and Kogarah.
Gangs squad police arrested four people as part of the raid including a Blacktown man, 28, believed to be a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club.
They seized $29,000 in cash and a large number of steroids including 2000 restricted substances in a storage shed at Castle Hill.
A 66-year-old, 54-year-old woman and 25-year-old man were arrested at Castle Hill and will face court charged with supplying a restricted substance and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
The Blacktown man will face Blacktown Local Court on August 11 charged with possession prohibited weapon, having goods suspected to be stolen, and the possession of anabolic steroids.
Police, including officers from Strike Force Raptor, have charged four people over the alleged supply of drugs by outlaw motorcycle gang members and associates.
Between 12.50pm and 7.30pm yesterday (July 14), officers executed search warrants at five locations including a business unit at Castle Hill, a residential unit at Castle Hill, a pharmacy at Kogarah, a residential unit at Waterloo and a house in Blacktown.
Strike Force Observer was established in December 2010 to investigate the alleged supply of prohibited drugs and prescribed restricted substances in the Castle Hill area by motorcycle gang members and associates. The operation followed a number of controlled operations previously conducted by Strike Force Observer detectives.
A total of four people were arrested yesterday including a 66-year-old man as well as a 54-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man at a business premises at Castle Hill and a 28-year-old male member of the Hells Angels at a Blacktown home.
During the warrant at the Castle Hill business premises, police located and seized over $29,000 cash and a quantity of steroids inside. Police also located and seized 2000 individual items of various steroids and restricted substances in a storage shed at Castle Hill.
The following charges were laid by police:
A man, 66, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with supplying a restricted substance, knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime and supply unregistered/unlisted therapeutic goods by retail. He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Court today;
A woman, 54, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with supplying unregistered/unlisted goods, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and supplying restricted substance. She was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Court today;
A man, 25, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with possess anabolic steroid and was given conditional bail to appear at Parramatta Court on August 4;
A man, 28, charged at St Marys Police Station with possess prohibited weapon, goods in custody and possess anabolic steroids. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Blacktown Court on August 11.
Investigators from the state crime command, including bikie specialists attached to strike force raptor, searched five buildings at Castle Hill, Waterloo, Blacktown and Kogarah.
Gangs squad police arrested four people as part of the raid including a Blacktown man, 28, believed to be a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club.
They seized $29,000 in cash and a large number of steroids including 2000 restricted substances in a storage shed at Castle Hill.
A 66-year-old, 54-year-old woman and 25-year-old man were arrested at Castle Hill and will face court charged with supplying a restricted substance and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
The Blacktown man will face Blacktown Local Court on August 11 charged with possession prohibited weapon, having goods suspected to be stolen, and the possession of anabolic steroids.
Police, including officers from Strike Force Raptor, have charged four people over the alleged supply of drugs by outlaw motorcycle gang members and associates.
Between 12.50pm and 7.30pm yesterday (July 14), officers executed search warrants at five locations including a business unit at Castle Hill, a residential unit at Castle Hill, a pharmacy at Kogarah, a residential unit at Waterloo and a house in Blacktown.
Strike Force Observer was established in December 2010 to investigate the alleged supply of prohibited drugs and prescribed restricted substances in the Castle Hill area by motorcycle gang members and associates. The operation followed a number of controlled operations previously conducted by Strike Force Observer detectives.
A total of four people were arrested yesterday including a 66-year-old man as well as a 54-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man at a business premises at Castle Hill and a 28-year-old male member of the Hells Angels at a Blacktown home.
During the warrant at the Castle Hill business premises, police located and seized over $29,000 cash and a quantity of steroids inside. Police also located and seized 2000 individual items of various steroids and restricted substances in a storage shed at Castle Hill.
The following charges were laid by police:
A man, 66, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with supplying a restricted substance, knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime and supply unregistered/unlisted therapeutic goods by retail. He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Court today;
A woman, 54, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with supplying unregistered/unlisted goods, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and supplying restricted substance. She was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Court today;
A man, 25, charged at Castle Hill Police Station with possess anabolic steroid and was given conditional bail to appear at Parramatta Court on August 4;
A man, 28, charged at St Marys Police Station with possess prohibited weapon, goods in custody and possess anabolic steroids. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Blacktown Court on August 11.
Discovery News story on legalizing PEDs highlights.
So should the use of performance enhancing drugs be legalized and controlled, just like cigarettes, coffee and alcohol? Is it a defensible idea, medically or morally?
Dr. Norman Fost thinks so. For the past two decades, Fost has been arguing for a new look at performance enhancing drugs and the athletes who take them.
athletes
"The present policy of prohibiting drugs is morally incoherent and hypocritical," said Fost, professor of pediatrics, medical history and bioethics at the University of Wisconsin. "From a medical standpoint, it is counterproductive."
Fost argues that athletes already use forms of legal performance enhancement such as sleeping in oxygen-poor "altitude tents" to boost their red blood count that achieve the same results as taking EPO. He says the first step would be to conduct more medical studies about the effects of drugs on the human body in different doses.
While critics often cite the case of bulked-up pro wrestlers who have suffered heart attacks or the gender-bending East German women swim team of the early 1970s, Fost says that there hasn't been enough valid, controlled research to find out what levels are safe.
"Athletes continue to pursue drugs wherever they can get them," Fost said. "Using them without benefit of medical supervision, and without information about whatever their health risks exist will continue to get worse."
Fost also says that many athletes get their steroids or blood-boosters from shady sources -- something that legalization would prevent.
"If you are getting your drugs from Tijuana or from BALCO, you don't know what's in the bottle," said Fost, referring to the acronym for the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the steroid supplier to former Giants'slugger Barry Bonds.
Dr. Norman Fost thinks so. For the past two decades, Fost has been arguing for a new look at performance enhancing drugs and the athletes who take them.
athletes
"The present policy of prohibiting drugs is morally incoherent and hypocritical," said Fost, professor of pediatrics, medical history and bioethics at the University of Wisconsin. "From a medical standpoint, it is counterproductive."
Fost argues that athletes already use forms of legal performance enhancement such as sleeping in oxygen-poor "altitude tents" to boost their red blood count that achieve the same results as taking EPO. He says the first step would be to conduct more medical studies about the effects of drugs on the human body in different doses.
While critics often cite the case of bulked-up pro wrestlers who have suffered heart attacks or the gender-bending East German women swim team of the early 1970s, Fost says that there hasn't been enough valid, controlled research to find out what levels are safe.
"Athletes continue to pursue drugs wherever they can get them," Fost said. "Using them without benefit of medical supervision, and without information about whatever their health risks exist will continue to get worse."
Fost also says that many athletes get their steroids or blood-boosters from shady sources -- something that legalization would prevent.
"If you are getting your drugs from Tijuana or from BALCO, you don't know what's in the bottle," said Fost, referring to the acronym for the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the steroid supplier to former Giants'slugger Barry Bonds.
Two female Indian runners test positive for steroids.
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.
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.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.
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