Germany smashes big sports doping ring with drugs haul

Gerald · 02-07-11, 10:59 AM

Customs investigators in Germany have seized a record haul of performance-enhancing drugs designed for illegal doping in sport, German media report.

Anabolic steroids were among the drugs worth millions of euros, found in a warehouse at Nidda-Wallernhausen, in the central German state of Hessen.

ARD television said the many ampoules and tablets had come from illegal labs in Europe, India, Pakistan and China.

Dozens of suspects were questioned in Germany and Austria.

One person is under arrest in Hessen, a spokesman for the state prosecutor's office in Giessen said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12380429

Note: 7 February 2011 Last updated at 15:21 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Germany smashes big sports doping ring with drugs haul Customs investigators in Germany have seized a record haul of performance-enhancing drugs designed for illegal doping in sport, German media report. Anabolic steroids were among the drugs worth millions of euros, found in a warehouse at Nidda-Wallernhausen, in the central German state of Hessen. ARD television said the many ampoules and tablets had come from illegal labs in Europe, India, Pakistan and China. Dozens of suspects were questioned in Germany and Austria. One person is under arrest in Hessen, a spokesman for the state prosecutor's office in Giessen said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12380429 Note: 7 February 2011 Last updated at 15:21 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie