Australian field hockey player arrested trying to buy cocaine
PARIS — An Australian athlete was released from custody by French police after getting busted buying cocaine.
Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig, 28, was arrested for buying cocaine in Paris, according to Reuters. Craig was part of the Olympic team that won silver in Tokyo. The team lost in the quarterfinals Sunday.
"I'd firstly like to apologize for what has occurred in the last 24 hours. I made a terrible mistake. I take full responsibility for my actions," Craig said as he left police offices, according to Reuters.
"My actions are my own and in no way, reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport, and the Australian Olympic team. I've embarrassed you all. I'm truly sorry," he added.
Police issued Craig with a warning, said Dominic Sullivan, spokesperson for the Australian team.
The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office told 9News Australia an unidentified member of the men's field hockey team was involved in an alleged "cocaine transaction at the foot of a building in the city's 9th arrondissement" Tuesday. Police officers witnessed the incident, according to the 9News report.
French media outlets first reported news of the detainment, according to Reuters and the Associated Press.
Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard