Former Knights star Jarrod Mullen almost dies of drug overdose, subject of police investigation
Former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen reportedly almost died from a drug overdose and is the subject of a police investigation.
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Banned former NRL star Jarrod Mullen’s life is reportedly spiraling out of control after he almost died from a drug overdose.
The Daily Telegraph reports Mullen, who once commanded $1 million a season at the Newcastle Knights and represented NSW at State of Origin, is also under police investigation over suspicion of links to a drug supply ring.
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Mullen’s overdose reportedly took place in December at a 40th birthday party.
The 31-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition and spent two days in intensive care.
Upon release he entered into rehabilitation. He has not been charged with any offence.
Police on Monday issued a statement regarding the investigation.
Strike Force Castlestead was formed in September 2018 to investigate and dismantle an alleged drug supply syndicate operating across the Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Police Districts.
“Since December 2018, 5 search warrants have been executed by Strike Force detectives and 10 people have been arrested and charged in relation to a range of matters including ‘supply a prohibited drug of large commercial quantity’ and ‘knowingly participate in criminal group’.
“Investigations by Strike Force Castlestead continue and further arrests are anticipated.”
Mullen is currently serving a four-year ban after testing positive to a banned substance in 2017.
He scored 39 tries and 165 points in 211 games for the Knights from 2005 to 2016 and played one Origin for the Blues in 2007