Overview
- Police stopped Josh Addo‑Carr on Enmore Road and reported a preliminary roadside drug wipe that allegedly indicated cocaine after a random test on Friday night.
- The Parramatta Eels have informed the NRL Integrity Unit, said they are cooperating with authorities, and stated they are providing welfare support to Addo‑Carr and his family.
- Addo‑Carr’s management, Crown Sports International, confirmed he is seeking professional support and asked for privacy while the matter is progressed.
- This would be the second positive roadside cocaine indication for Addo‑Carr after a 2024 test with Canterbury that led to a NSW Police penalty notice and an NRL breach notice.
- Authorities have taken an oral fluid sample for laboratory analysis and the results and Integrity Unit findings will determine possible sanctions, selection eligibility, and the immediate future of his NRL career.