Former Premier League star Anthony Stokes has been charged after being arrested by the Gardai in Dublin following a police chase which resulted in the 34-year-old being caught with cocaine in his glove compartment.
According to the Daily Mail, the former footballer and a passenger were followed by the Gardai (Irish police force) through the south side of Dublin before the couple abandoned the car and tried to escape on foot.
The car was attacked as part of an intelligence-led operation which resulted in an estimated £4,000 worth of cocaine being found inside Stokes’ car.
Stokes is a former Premier League star and used to play for clubs like Arsenal and Sunderland. The striker made 22 appearances in England’s top division, where he scored just one goal.
The 34-year-old has also played for Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers and Celtic.
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The couple have since been released on bail and are due to appear in court at a later date in connection with the incident.
“Gardai arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning in connection with dangerous driving incidents at Dublin 12,” a Garda spokesperson told the Daily Mail. “A quantity of drugs was also recovered vehicle”.
Stokes has been in trouble before, but this time it could have serious consequences.
