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Penrith to probe Taumata over drugs claim

17/06/2011 06:58:09 PM Comments (0)

Penrith are investigating Arana Taumata after the controversial playmaker was alleged to have stolen the Panthers' doctor's prescription pad and tried to obtain valium at a pharmacy in Parramatta.

The Nine Network reported the pad was reported missing last week and a script with Taumata's name on it was allegedly handed in at the pharmacy.

The club have flown Taumata back from NSW Cup duty in New Zealand to be interviewed about the incident.

The 22-year-old has made just 12 NRL appearances for no fewer than seven clubs and been sacked by four of them.

The Kiwi was shown the door by Brisbane, Sydney Roosters, Canterbury and Melbourne.

He also had brief spells with Wests Tigers and North Queensland last year and is yet to play in the NRL with Penrith.

Taumata was in trouble with Panthers officials earlier this year when he had an altercation with the club's NSW Cup coach after being told he could not bring his dog into the change rooms ahead of a game.

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