Carl Fletcher must not take part in sport competitions till 2015

Carl Fletcher, a shot-putter from Britain, can’t take part in competitions 4 years. The suspension was established by the United Kingdom Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) because he was accused in trafficking anabolic steroids. Carl Fletcher distributed more than 15 types of steroids. It was found out that HGH, testosterone and Trenbolone were among the products that had been distributed by this famous sportsperson. The Liverpool Crown Court sentenced this man to 9 month imprisonment.
It is interesting to mention that the shot-putter from Britain never tested positive for any steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs by the WADA. Don’t you think that it is strange? How could it be? It is possible to suppose that methods applied by anti-doping agencies are not good enough to catch steroid users who take part in multinational sport competitions.
The WADA and the UKAD put significant efforts to release sports from cheating and administration of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. These agencies also collaborate with law enforcement organizations in order to reach the needed results.
The UKAD pointed out that anti-doping officials would be allowed to share information about names of athletes who took anabolic steroids.
This case displayed that the collaboration between the UKAD and law enforcement is very effective. It proved that law enforcement organizations could help greatly to detect the sportspersons that take anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. It is difficult to overestimate the role of these agencies in catching of cheaters in sports. Andy Parkinson, the CEO of the UKAD, claims that if law enforcement organizations work together with the UKAD, they will have success.
The Merseyside Police and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) investigated a certain case connected with administration of steroids by officers at the St. Helens Basic Command Unit. It was found out that Fletcher had taken part in the illegal activity led by his uncle and cousin. This caused Fletcher’s suspension from competitions till November 8, 2015.