Catalan police break up doping ring in Girona

...from Cycling News... emphasis added Alberto...

Pro rider tipped off police after being offered banned substances

Police in Catalonia have made seven arrests as part of an investigation into an alleged doping ring based on the city of Girona. No details have been given so far about those arrested, but none of the seven are believed to be professional cyclists. However, one well-connected Spanish journalist has said that a former Kelme pro rider is among those detained.

According to initial reports, the investigation, codenamed Cursa, began after police received a tip-off from a pro rider based in the town on Olot, near to Girona. The rider had been contacted via email and offered banned substances.

Catalan police are reported to have found a number of banned products during searches undertaken as part of the investigation. Among the products found were clenbuterol, steroids, growth hormone and EPO. All are said to have been imported into Spain by one supplier. 

Members of the group subsequently sold them on in local gyms to athletes, triathletes and cyclists.

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