‘Never did anything wrong’: Former NRL playmaker’s alleged drug supply charges dropped

Former NRL halfback Brandon Wakeham has had drug supply charges levelled against him dropped after he was arrested in the carpark of Brookvale Oval in May.

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Whilst playing for Manly’s feeder club Blacktown, footage emerged of Wakeham being arrested by police and was subsequently charged.

He was charged with taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug, greater than a large commercial quantity, taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug, greater than an indictable and less than a commercial quantity and participating in a criminal group.

Now according to the SMH, all charges were dropped during a hearing at the Sydney Downing Centre courts on Tuesday.

“Throughout this process, Brandon has maintained his innocence and we fought for him with the same belief,” Wakeham’s lawyer Elias Tabchouri said.

“Today’s result, with the charges withdrawn and dismissed against him, is a vindication for Brandon and the fact that he never did anything wrong.

“Brandon is very happy with the result and now seek to rebuild his life, having endured a very difficult time.”

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Wakeham’s apartment was also raided in May, while the court also heard he was allegedly in the passenger seat of a car during two events that resulted in drug supply charges.

The 25-year-old has played 40 NRL games to date across stints at the Bulldogs and Tigers before making the move to the Sea Eagles.

Two other men, a 47-year-old and a 24-year-old, were also hit with a raft of charges during the police operations.