NRL Young gunman Reece Walsh has admitted to using cocaine after being caught with drugs after being arrested outside a nightclub. Ghana.
NS New Zealand Penrith’s initial final win came hours after the Warriors’ fullback was handcuffed in Surfers Paradise on Saturday night. Melbourne Storm.
Walsh was allowed to ‘proceed in the direction’ to leave an area near Cavill Avenue, but officers found him there 45 minutes later.
The 19-year-old was filmed arguing with police before being handcuffed and taken to a police station where a search found he had cocaine.
Walsh admitted to taking drugs in front of Warriors fans via video on Sunday afternoon and apologized for his actions.
‘I was told last night by some officers to proceed. I didn’t move forward and because of this I was arrested and taken back to the police station,’ Walsh said.
‘Once I came back to the police station, I was searched and I had a small bag of cocaine, some of which I had during the night.
‘No one else is involved in this. It’s totally on me and I put my hand up. I should never have done this. This is a mistake I have made, I am aware of it and I am really regretting it.’
NRL star Reece Walsh has been arrested on the Gold Coast, with footage showing a 19-year-old being led by police.
Walsh ended an incredible rookie season that included playing State of Origin for Queensland by winning the Rookie of the Year award
Walsh appeared with Warriors CEO Cameron George who said the incident was a ‘one-off’ and that he would support the young star through the process.
‘It is a foolish decision made by an inexperienced person. He has now been fully apprised and what effect it has had on the situation and the wider community, for which we fully apologize,’ George said.
‘It’s a one-off. We work very well with our sports group and staff to raise awareness of drugs and alcohol and its effects in a negative sense.
‘Reece wanted to put his hand up and take the position. We as a club support that approach.
‘It’s important for us to come here today, raise your hand and deal with it. We now support Rees through this process.’
The 19-year-old previously talked about her mother’s battle with drug addiction, and admitted she hasn’t seen her since she was 14.
After having his first child at the age of 18, Walsh said he would never use drugs again, having learned a lesson from his parents.
‘I wouldn’t say I don’t want to do drugs just because of my mother. It’s just my personal feelings,’ Walsh said. courier mail in June.
‘It hasn’t been easy with my mother, but I still say that not everyone is as lucky as me, a lot of people have it worse than me.
Walsh, who, growing up, was Ben Barba, who was kicked out of the game after being caught in possession of cocaine, said NRL players should be ‘smart’ when exposed to drugs.
‘As an NRL player, you have to be smart. There is always someone watching and there are little kids at home watching the NRL players and dreaming of being like us.
‘I don’t want to set a bad example for little kids watching the game. I don’t want them to think it’s okay to do drugs.
‘It’s about setting the example for the next generation.’
Walsh was allowed to ‘proceed in the direction’ to leave an area near Cavill Avenue, after officers found him still on location 45 minutes later. Then they handcuffed Walsh and took him
Walsh, who grew up on the Gold Coast, posted videos on his TikTok page at night with teammates
The teenager, who was sensationally let go by the Brisbane Broncos at the start of last season, quickly established himself as one of the best young talent in the NRL, making his State of Origin debut in his debut season.
Walsh, who grew up on the Gold Coast, posted videos on his TikTok page at night with teammates.
The 19-year-old, who has a newborn daughter with partner Freda, was recorded speaking with police outside the Surfers Paradise nightclub, leading many onlookers to believe it was the Warriors star.
He was chased away by the police after failing to obey their orders, before a bag of cocaine was found from him.
In the footage, Walsh is seen arguing with the officers, before they handcuffed him and escorted him away.
“At around 12.15 a.m. this morning, Surfers Paradise police ordered a 19-year-old male to give directions,” a Queensland Police spokesman said.
‘After about 45 minutes the officers saw the man in the same area.
‘As a result he was arrested and taken to Surfers Paradise Police Station.’
The 19-year-old, who has a newborn daughter with partner Freda, was recorded speaking with police outside the Surfers Paradise nightclub, prompting viewers to realize it was the Warriors star
The Warriors confirmed Sunday morning that Walsh was involved in an incident and had informed the NRL Integrity Unit of the police investigation.
“The Warriors CEO Cameron George has confirmed that Reece Walsh was arrested last night following an incident on the Gold Coast,” the club said in a statement.
He said he had met with Walsh this morning and informed the NRL Integrity Unit.
‘George said the club would not comment further until a later stage while the matter was under investigation.’
Walsh, who was born on Anzac Day and has Australian and New Zealand heritage, scored 9 tries and 21 goals in his rookie season, is set to be named Rookie of the Year at the Daily M Awards on Monday night.
He was voted Rookie of the Year by the Rugby League Players Association last week.
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