Australian Olympic men's field hockey player, Tom Craig, has been released without a fine following his arrest for alleged involvement in a cocaine purchase. The incident took place in the 9th district of Paris, where police intervened and disrupted a drug deal on Tuesday evening.

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, Craig, 28, was apprehended while attempting to purchase one gram of cocaine. The police also apprehended a 17-year-old alleged seller in the operation. Currently, no charges have been filed, as confirmed by the Australian Olympic Committee in a statement.

The committee assured that they are actively investigating the matter and providing support to Craig amidst the ongoing inquiries. However, it is important to note that Craig faced a summary hearing on Wednesday, where he was released without a fine but received a probationary criminal warning for drug use, according to the prosecutor's office.

After his release, Craig addressed the gathered media and expressed remorse for his actions. He publicly apologized for his mistake, taking full responsibility for the consequences that ensued. Craig acknowledged that his actions did not align with the values of his family, teammates, friends, sport, or the Australian Olympic team. He expressed deep regret and embarrassment for having let them down.

Tom Craig had been an integral part of the Australian men's field hockey team, contributing to their success in recent years. He was part of the silver medal-winning squad at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and also played a significant role in the team's gold medal triumph at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Australian men's hockey team, unfortunately, faced an early elimination in the quarterfinals of the recent Olympic Games held in Paris. Despite this setback, the focus now remains on supporting Tom Craig through this challenging period and ensuring that necessary steps are taken to address the matter appropriately.

The Australian Olympic Committee expressed their commitment to the values of integrity and fair play, emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy towards drug use. The incident involving Craig serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding these principles and the need for athletes to make responsible choices both on and off the field.

As the investigations continue, the Australian Olympic Committee will monitor the situation closely, considering any further actions or consequences that may be necessary. In the meantime, the priority remains on providing support to Tom Craig and assisting him in his journey towards personal growth and reconciliation following this unfortunate incident.