Tom Craig, a 28-year-old Australian Olympic field hockey player, has been detained by Parisian police on suspicion of buying cocaine from a 17-year-old street dealer. The arrest occurred on Tuesday night in the Pigalle district, known for its nightlife. The dealer, under police surveillance, was found with various drugs including ketamine, ecstasy, and MDMA.
Craig, who played for the Kookaburras team that recently lost to the Netherlands, was apprehended shortly after leaving a team event. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed the arrest but has not named the athlete or filed charges yet, stating they are still gathering information and providing support to the team member.