China News Service, September 22. According to Agence France-Presse, the French police recently searched the team participating in this year's Tour de France-the Akea team.
The police found various drugs during the search, including illegal drugs that can be considered stimulants.
Dominique Lawrence, the prosecutor of Marseille in southern France, said in a statement that the police are investigating the case: “There are many health products in their personal belongings, including medicines, but most importantly, there is another one. A drug that can be considered a stimulant".
It is reported that the police have detained two men, one is a doctor in the motorcade and the other is a physical therapist.
After the incident, the general manager of the team said that if there is evidence to prove the behavior of doping, the team will take the necessary measures immediately.
The International Cycling Federation also issued a statement subsequently, saying that all parties are welcome to investigate the matter.
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