It was in September when the professional wrestler Jeff Hardy was arrested for possessing prohibited substances. This month, the federal authorities already issued an indictment on the wrestler. The specific charges against him were trafficking in opium, two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver a controlled substance, maintaining a place for a controlled substance, and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

During the search at his home in Cameron, Moore County sheriff’s deputies seized several prescription pills, anabolic steroids and other prohibited substances. There were 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 Soma prescription pills, 55 milliliters of anabolic steroids found at his home. Cocaine powder was also found together with other drug paraphernalia. It was estimated that the total drug value could reach $2,500. Anabolic steroids and Vicodin are controlled substances and classified under Schedule III.

Jeff Hardy’s involvement in the use of anabolic steroid is not new. In 2008, he was suspended by the World Wrestling Entertainment for a second violation of their drug policy. The sport had intensified its campaign against drug use through its Wellness Program. Many critics were not satisfied on the program’s effectiveness in preventing the involvement of wrestlers in drug use. They even blamed McMahon for the continued steroid related deaths in the pro-wrestling. They said that they are actually tolerating the use of steroids in the sports. In fact, Hardy was able to return to the WWE. He got the WWE’s world heavyweight championship belt last summer but left the league when he lost his title in August. He is currently with the TNA.

Hardy is one of the big stars of professional wrestling. During the peak of his career as pro-wrestler, he was able to win six World Wrestling Entertainment world tag-team championships. His success in the tag-team category was achieved with his older brother Matt where they became popular as the Hardy Boyz.

Another indictment was also issued to a Dallas man for alleged illegal possession of steroids and deadly weapon. Hunt County grand jury indicted Logan Wayde Robertson, 20 on 3 counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Based on court records, Robertson was in possession of about 28 grams each of steroids testosterone, nandrolone and trenbolone during his arrest in May 2009 by a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. In the report of the HeraldBanner, Robertson was also alleged in possession and used a wooden club.

Robertson has still to appear in court but Judge Richard A. Beacom of the 354th District Court appointed an attorney to represent him. The formal arraignment of the respondent was re-scheduled on March 24. If convicted of the charges, Robertson can face 2 to 10 years in prison. The fine could also reach $10,000.

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