A greyhound trainer accused of administering a dog with alcohol to corrupt the outcome of a race in the Central West has been arrested north of Orange on Wednesday.
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The 63-year-old man was arrested at a property in Larass Lee and taken to Orange Police Station the morning of August 17.
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He's been charged by Organised Crime Squad detectives following a widespread investigation that has previously arrested five men - aged between 23 and 38 - involved in a syndicate believed to be responsible for the supply of prohibited drugs between Sydney and the Central West.
Throughout the investigation, which began in April 2021 and Strike Force Grighton was formed, detectives have seized 34kg of cannabis and other prohibited drugs.
As part of ongoing inquiries - which has involved Dubbo Region Enforcement Squad, Central West Police District and the Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission - detectives identified a greyhound race meeting in June 2021 that had allegedly been subject to fraudulent activity.
The 63-year-old has been charged with two counts of use corrupt conduct information to bet on event, and one count each of engage in conduct that corrupts betting outcome of event, and possess corrupt conduct info communicate to other.
Police will allege in court the man - who is a greyhound dog trainer - administered alcohol to one of his dogs prior to a race meeting and then wagered a successful bet against a rival dog totalling $4000.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Orange Local Court.
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Nick McGrath
Editor, Central Western Daily
Editor, Central Western Daily
