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Former Bati arrested and charged

Akuila Cama Deputy News Manager [email protected]

May 16, 2024 1:23 pm

Brandon Wakeham [Source: News.com.au]

Former Fiji Bati first five Brandon Wakeham has been charged with supplying prohibited drugs on a large scale in Australia.

Wakeham who played for the Bulldogs and West Tigers, was arrested by police after a training session yesterday with the Blacktown Workers, a New South Wales Cup feeder club to the Manly Sea Eagles.

The 25-year-old and two others are facing court today after being charged.

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Following a search of Wakeham’s car, police seized one kilogram of MDMA, 56g of cocaine and about $50,000 in cash.

He is facing 12 charges, including firearms, drug supply and dealing with proceeds of crime offences.

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