Former NRL player Brandon Wakeham was granted bail after no evidence was found connecting him to a drug supply ring in Sydney. The 25-year-old, who played for the Bulldogs and West Tigers, was taken into custody during a training session and charged with drug-related offenses. Wakeham’s lawyer argued he was unaware of any illegal activities. The Manly Sea Eagles club has informed the NRL integrity unit about his arrest and pledged full cooperation.
Wakeham’s arrest was part of a larger investigation into drug supply activities in Sydney, resulting in the arrest of two other suspects. A significant amount of assets linked to one of the main suspects, Sam Amine, were frozen by the authorities. Wakeham’s case serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against illegal drug activities in the community.