- Police have reportedly found ten bags of cocaine in a Sydney hotel room
- Andy Alashooty, 35, charged with supplying a prohibited drug
- Also charged with knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime
- Employed by North Sydney Bears as NSW Cup assistant coach
Rugby league coach Andy Alashooty will appear in court later this month after 10 bags of cocaine were reportedly found in his Sydney hotel room when it was searched by police earlier this week.
It comes after police responded to reports of an alleged drug transaction at a licensed premises on Pyrmont St in the city center just after 3am on Monday.
According to a statement from NSW Police, officers spoke to a man aged 35 at the scene before searching his hotel room.
Once inside, police reportedly found ten bags believed to contain cocaine, as well as $3,400 in cash.
Alashooty, from Bonnyrigg Heights, was arrested and taken to Day Street police station.
“He was charged with supplying prohibited drugs (in excess of criminal offenses and less than commercial quantities) and knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
‘He was granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Center Local Court on Wednesday 30 October 2024.’
It is understood Alashooty is employed by the North Sydney Bears as an assistant coach of their NSW Cup side but does not work for an NRL club.
Andy Alashooty will appear in court later this month after police allegedly found ten bags of cocaine in his hotel room (pictured, coach of the North Sydney Bears NSW Cup side)
Police claim they also found $3,400 in cash during the search (stock image)
Alashooty was charged with supplying a prohibited drug and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime before being released on bail
His team lost the grand final to the Newtown Jets on Sunday.
Ny Breaking Australia has contacted the NSWRL for comment.
Bail was granted by NSW Police, with Alashooty required to report to Green Valley Police Station in western Sydney between 8am and 8pm on weekdays.
He is also not allowed inside 50 meters from The Star casino.