Sydney Roosters Star Charged With Drug Possession
They have released a statement.
The Sydney Roosters have been advised of an incident that occurred overnight involving Shaun Kenny-Dowall.
The Club has commenced an investigation of the matter and has informed the NRL Integrity Unit.
The Club will be making no further comment at this time.
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Sydney Roosters star Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been charged with drug possession after he was allegedly caught with half a gram of cocaine at a Sydney nightclub.
Police said a 29-year-old man was searched at the Ivy nightclub on George Street about 1am Friday, and officers allegedly found .46 grams of the drug in a small resealable bag.
"The man was issued with field court attendance notice for possessing prohibited drugs and he's expected to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on June 21," a police spokeswoman told AAP.