Norwegian police officers have busted a huge doping ring. Over 10 individuals linked with illegal operations were arrested. Six persons were sentenced to imprisonment.
According to statements of the newspaper Dagens N?ringsliv (DN), the doping ring was located in Trondheim. DN provided own investigation linked with illicit distribution of anabolic steroids in Norway. Police investigated the case.
It is supposed that a secret center is located in Trondheim. It controls illicit sale of doping products and money laundering.
The arrested individuals were connected with bodybuilding, fitness and health industries in Norway. Certain individuals were arrested at their homes; others – in business offices, parking lots and tram stops.
Police officers suppose that several persons are masked by the names of Guru and Karma.
Robert Eilertsen is included in those who have been arrested. He is an operator and editor of a fitness blog. This person coached famous sportspersons within football, boxing, handball, etc.
It is suggested that Eilertsen and some other persons have provided dangerous performance-enhancing drugs to Norwegian youth during some years.
About 60 police officers were implicated in raids. The raids resulted in 11 arrests.
Since the investigation has not been finished, police officers don’t report about their further actions.
Norwegian customs officers and tax authorities were also involved in the investigation.
Numerous computers and some documents were confiscated during raids of homes, business officers, cars, etc.
Eilertsen and Gunnar Strand Jacobsen, another arrested man, have denied their links with doping products. Jacobsen is the owner of Kaliber Gym in Trondheim, one of the most trusted gyms in Norway. Jacobsen was personal trainer of sportspersons that obtained prizes. He coached athletes that attended to different sports. Jacobsen is considered to be a high-qualified nutrition expert.
The raid was called “Operation Gilde”.
Eilertsen and Jacobsen are accused in sale of doping products and money laundering.
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