Hunter Greyhound Trainer Pleads Guilty

7 November 2017 11:31 am · Hunter News · Downing Centre Local Court · euthenasia drugs · greyhound · Hunter Local News · John Vanderburg · NSW Greyhound Racing · Seahm · steroids · Strike Force Inbob · Wayne Vanderburg ·

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A Hunter greyhound trainer is one of two trainers who have pleaded guilty to possessing steroids and a drug used to euthanise animals.

The Seaham property of Wayne Vandernurg was raided by Strike Force Inbob back in April.

The 44-year-old also pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition without holding a license and to possessing a prohibited weapon in Downing Centre Local Court this morning.

43-year-old John Vanderburg from Yarramundi also had his property raided in April and this morning also pleaded guilty to possessing steroids and a drug used to euthanise animals.

Strike Force Inbob was established to investigate reports of irregular betting within the greyhound racing industry.

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