Bombshell development in the case of football star Brandon Wakeham, who faces life imprisonment for allegedly selling large amounts of drugs

Former NRL star Brandon Wakeham has denied all drug supply charges against him following a high-profile case stemming from an eight-month investigation.

Wakeham, a former Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers halfback, was arrested at Brookvale Oval in May when he arrived at training for NSW Cup team Blacktown Workers, the former feeder club of the Manly Sea Eagles.

Police allege Wakeham was involved in the supply of drugs after seizing a kilogram of MDMA in a wider operation.

The 25-year-old played 15 games for the Tigers last year before moving down a level in the hope of becoming an understudy for Daly Cherry-Evans and Luke Brooks at the Sea Eagles.

All charges against Wakeham, who was initially accused of participating in the supply of drugs and participating in a criminal group, were withdrawn at a hearing in Sydney this week.

The charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Former NRL halfback Brandon Wakeham (pictured) faces multiple serious charges in court this week

Picture: The moment Wakeham was arrested as he arrived to train with the Manly Sea Eagles in May this year

Wakeham’s lawyer, Elias Tabchouri, stressed that his client has consistently denied any wrongdoing and that his innocence has now been confirmed by the dismissal of the charges.

Wakeham was suspended under the NRL’s no-fault withdrawal policy but can now focus on rebuilding his career and life.

“Throughout this process, Brandon maintained his innocence, and we fought for him with the same conviction,” Tabchouri said. Sydney Morning Herald.

Today’s outcome, with the charges against him withdrawn and dismissed, is proof that Brandon was right and that he never did anything wrong.

‘Brandon is delighted with the outcome and is trying to rebuild his life after a very difficult time.’

Police raided Wakeham’s flat in May and he was subsequently granted bail at Manly Local Court.

The Fijian international, who has 40 NRL games to his name, was allegedly in the passenger seat of a vehicle involved in two drug supply incidents, according to court papers.

Former Fijian international dismissed under NRL’s no-fault system while case continues

The case also involved other high-profile suspects, including businessman Sam Amine and his nephew Nabil Allouche, who are facing multiple charges including commercial drug supply.

Police also froze $10 million of Amine’s assets in connection with the investigation.

Amine previously made headlines in 2021 when he reportedly escaped a kidnapping and extortion attempt in Sydney.

It was also claimed that a significant amount of money, drugs and firearms were seized during the investigation.