NRL star Josh Addo-Carr being investigated by police for alleged failed roadside drug test

Footy star Josh Addo-Carr is reportedly being investigated by NSW police after allegedly failing a roadside drug test over the weekend which showed up a positive result for cocaine.

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NRL star Josh Addo-Carr being investigated by police for alleged failed roadside drug test Josh Addo-Carr under investigation by police Footy star allegedly failed roadside drug test Addo-Carr allegedly tested positive for cocaine By James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:16, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 08:16, 9 September 2024 e-mail Footy star Josh Addo-Carr is reportedly being investigated by NSW police after allegedly failing a roadside drug test over the weekend which showed up a positive result for cocaine. The 29-year-old Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs winger was stopped by police and allegedly returned a positive test result while driving on Friday night, reports News Corp . The NRL star hasn't been charged, with further analysis needed on the test first.

Addo-Carr has reportedly told the Bulldogs about the incident, but there is some confusion about the situation with boss Phil Gould stating that the test came back 'negative'. NSW Police released a statement, saying: '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.' Gould posted to social media about the incident on Monday, saying there was no truth to rumours that Addo-Carr had any issues.

'In response to circulating rumours and now several media inquiries regarding Josh Addo-Carr,' Gould posted on X. Josh Addo-Carr (pictured) is reportedly being investigated by NSW police after allegedly failing a roadside drug test The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs winger was stopped by police and allegedly returned a positive test result while driving on Friday night '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 has had an unlucky couple of seasons with ongoing injury concerns. RUMOUR MILL REGARDING JOSH ADDO-CARR in response to circulating rumours and now several media enquiries regarding Josh Addo-Carr - 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.

.. — Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) September 9, 2024 He was again sidelined during the Bulldog's defeat to the Cowboys on the weekend with an injury to his leg.

Addo-Carr is expected to be fit for his side's upcoming finals clash against Manly. The NRL are yet to comment on the situation. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL Share or comment on this article: NRL star Josh Addo-Carr being investigated by police for alleged failed roadside drug test e-mail.