Olympian Thomas Craig Arrested For Allegedly Buying Cocaine After Olympics Elimination: 'I've Embarrassed You All'

An Australian Olympic field hockey player was arrested for allegedly buying drugs in Paris.

On Tuesday night, Olympian Thomas Criag was taken into custody for trying to purchase cocaine. According to 'NBC New York,' both the player and the 17-year-old alleged dealer were apprehended.

The Australian Olympic Committee shared in a statement that they are "continuing to make enquiries and arrange support for the Team member."

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Per 'BBC,' the field hockey player was released from police custody early Wednesday.

"I'd firstly like to apologize for what has occurred in the last 24 hours. I've made a terrible mistake and I take full responsibility for my actions," he said. "My actions are my own and by no way reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport, and the Australian Olympic team. I've embarrassed you all. I'm truly sorry."

As to where the case will go from here, French law might leave the 28-year-old in good standing. According to the 'Associated Press,' first time offenses can be left off as warnings. This is with the condition that there is an admission of guilt. Furthermore, a second crime cannot be committed within two years if you hope to steer clear of prosecution.

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The prosecutor's office said the case had been turned over to the anti-narcotics unit.

"Police officers who witnessed a cocaine transaction at the foot of a building in the 9th arrondissement (of Paris), on the night of August 6th to 7th, apprehended the seller, born in December 2006, and the buyer, born in September 1995 in Australia and who is said to be a member of the Australian field hockey team," the statement read.

It added: "Given the quantities of drugs seized from the seller, the investigation has been entrusted to the anti-narcotics police."