Josh Addo-Carr failed a random roadside drug test on the weekend.
Would expect him to be sidelined.
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Addo-Carr, 29, is understood to have undergone a test when stopped by officers while driving on Friday night, which returned an initial positive indication for drugs.
However Addo-Carr has not been charged with any offence, as further analysis is required on that test.
It is understood Addo-Carr informed his club Canterbury-Bankstown about the incident, however there was confusion about the outcome of the test - with football boss Phil Gould claiming the test was “negative”.
The club is now seeking answers from its star after being informed by The Daily Telegraph about the initial positive result.
In a statement, NSW Police said: “About 10.45pm on Friday, officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command were patrolling Baywater Drive, Wentworth Point, when they stopped a Toyota hatchback for random testing.”
“The driver - a 29-year-old man - was subject to roadside testing which allegedly returned a positive indication for cocaine. The sample has been sent for analysis.”
NRL star Josh Addo-Carr is under investigation by NSW Police after allegedly failing a roadside drug test over the weekend. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
NRL star Josh Addo-Carr is under investigation by NSW Police after allegedly failing a roadside drug test over the weekend. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Gould tweeted about the incident on Monday, saying the test results were “negative” and slamming the incident as being.
“In response to circulating rumours and now several media inquiries regarding Josh Addo-Carr,” Gould posted on X.
“On Friday evening Josh was pulled over and subjected to a random roadside drug test. The test results were negative and Josh was allowed to continue on his way. Happens to all of us at some stage on the roads. It’s the Police keeping the community safe. We appreciate their work.
“There is absolutely no truth to rumours that Josh had any issue. None whatsoever. Enjoy your finals football everyone.”
Addo-Carr was sidelined during his side’s 6-44 loss to the North Queensland Cowboys on the weekend with a leg injury.
The club last week said he was expected to be fit to return for their finals clash against Manly on Sunday afternoon.