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Why Police Questioned Kiwi League Star Brandon Smith at Airport
Brandon Smith was questioned about an associate linked to a Queensland drug supply probe but was released without charge and remains eligible to play, police said.
- Queensland Police spoke with NRL player Brandon Smith at Coolangatta Airport the Saturday before South Sydney's match against the Titans.
- Police approached Smith as part of an ongoing investigation related to a person known to him, with no public details available on the inquiry.
- Smith cooperated fully during the interview, was released without charge, joined his teammates at their hotel, and played in the Rabbitohs' 20-18 win over the Titans.
- Queensland Police and the NRL have confirmed that Smith was not involved in any misconduct, with rugby league journalist Phil Rothfield noting there is no indication that Smith behaved inappropriately on the plane.
- The incident was brought to the attention of the NRL Integrity Unit, which found no evidence of wrongdoing and allowed Smith to continue playing, preserving his position in the league.
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Reason behind police airport ambush of NRL star revealed
The NRL says it has no information to suggest that South Sydney star Brandon Smith has breached any of its rules after it emerged he had been questioned by Queensland police about an individual known to him who is part of a drugs investigation.
·Melbourne, Australia
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Brandon Smith questioned by police over person linked to drug probe
The South Sydney recruit was taken aside by officers after landing at Gold Coast Airport ahead of the Rabbitohs’ match against Gold Coast Titans on the weekend.
·Sydney, Australia
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