The 34-year-old claims he did not have any illicit medication in his system although he examined optimistic for cocaine in entrance of police.
Police say he was driving on a suspended license and that his drug check got here again optimistic.
“Police stopped a BMW X5 on Bunnerong Road at Kingsford for the purpose of roadside testing,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“Checks revealed the driver, a 34-year-old man, had a suspended licence.
“The man was arrested after returning a optimistic consequence on a random drug check and was taken to Maroubra Police Station.”
Police are waiting on further analysis in relation to the alleged positive drug test, but the former South Sydney Rabbitoh insists he is clean.
“An preliminary roadside drug check was taken, which confirmed optimistic to cocaine,” Burgess said in a statement.
“After I used to be launched from the police station, I instantly and voluntarily went to an unbiased, internationally accredited testing facility and undertook a urine check.
“The urine sample returned a negative result to all illicit drugs.
“I deny any suggestion that I’ve medication in my system. I’ve not consumed, obtained, or possessed any illicit medication.”
Burgess also said his license had been returned to him following a 10-month suspension.
“I’ve made optimistic enhancements to my life and to my driving since my full licence was returned to me following a 10-month lack of licence,” he said.
“I’ve undertaken street security programs and since then I’ve not incurred any demerit factors or any fines.
“I am clean and sober from drugs, living a happy, healthy, and balanced life.”
Burgess was issued a court docket attendance discover for driving whereas suspended. He will seem at Waverley Local Court on February 15.
