Orange greyhound trainer charged with corrupt gambling

A greyhound trainer who allegedly gave a dog alcohol before wagering a successful bet on a rival racer will appear in court today.

A greyhound trainer who allegedly gave a dog alcohol to corrupt a race is set to face court.

The 63-year-old man was arrested following a search warrant at a Larass Lee property, in the state’s central west, on July 20.

He was taken to Orange police station where he was charged with four offences, including using corrupt information to gamble on an event and engaging in conduct which corrupts the betting outcome of an event.

Police will allege in court the greyhound trainer gave alcohol to one of his dogs before a race, then wagered a successful bet against a rival dog, totalling $4000.

A police strike force investigating drug supply between Sydney and the state’s central west, including detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad and the NSW Crime Commission, identified the alleged fraudulent activity at a greyhound race meeting in June 2021.

Orange Police Station where the 63-year-old was charged by police. Picture: Dylan Robinson

The 63-year-old will front Orange Local Court on Thursday. Picture: Dylan Robinson

The strike force investigation has seen 34kg of cannabis and other drugs seized with five men, aged between 23 and 38, charged over their alleged involvement in the syndicate and remain before the courts.

The police strike force has been supported by officers attached to Dubbo Region Enforcement Squad, Central West Police District and Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission.

The Larass Lee man was granted conditional police bail to appear at Orange Local Court today.