GWS Giants newly appointed head of growth Robbie Chancellor has been busted shopping for cocaine, charged by Police on December 10.
As first reported by the Daily Mail, Chancellor was arrested by police shopping for 0.87 grams of cocaine whereas going for a jog close to his Marrickville dwelling in Sydney’s inner-west.
The police report states Chancellor ‘made a full admission’ about buying the unlawful drug, displaying the small white bag of powder and saying: ‘It’s cocaine. I paid $300.’
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He was then positioned underneath arrest, whereas officers searched his cellphone and located WhatsApp messages between Chancellor and the seller arranging the meet up.
Chancellor pleaded responsible to 1 depend of possession of a prohibited drug this week. He’ll return to court docket for sentencing in March.
In a press release to the Herald Sun, Giants soccer boss Jason McCartney referred to as Chancellor’s actions a “serious error”.
“The Giants are incredibly disappointed by Robbie’s actions which are in no way aligned with the values and behaviours of our organisation,” McCArtney stated.
“Robbie has made a serious error and understands he has let a number of people down.”
The 31-year previous joined the Giants in September after a stint with NAB League membership Western Jets, having additionally beforehand labored at St Kilda, Hawthorn and Melbourne in a number of roles.
Originally revealed as GWS Giants head of growth arrested for purchasing cocaine
