Gregor Johann Haas, 46, was arrested in Cebu City on Wednesday and is facing extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the club are supporting prop Payne Haas “in every way” after the player’s father was arrested in the Philippines facing extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking.Head of the Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Board General, Sulistyo Pudjo Hartono, said authorities had been tracking Haas since December last year after the discovery of five kilograms of crystal methamphetamine.
Payne’s mother, Joan Taufua, is in jail facing manslaughter charges after a car she was driving killed three people in 2022. Payne has been a rock for his siblings, including two of his younger brothers who he cares for.“Payne’s a very strong individual and his family is as well. A lot of people probably don’t understand or realise the person Payne is,” Walters said.
“Payne’s just such a great person of integrity … and what he’s doing with his family even before this incident is something we need to be very respectful of.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Father of NRL superstar Payne Haas could face death penalty after drug arrest in the Philippines7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Father of Brisbane Bronco Payne Haas arrested in the Philippines, facing extradition to IndonesiaGregor Johann Haas has been arrested in the Philippines facing extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking.
Read more »
Bronco star Payne Haas' father Gregor Johann Haas arrested in the Philippines over alleged drug smuggling plotThe allegations against the 46-year-old could see him face the death penalty.
Read more »
NRL LIVE: Reynolds, Haas return in major Broncos boost as Benji’s Tigers face big testNRL: Anthony Seibold and Daly Cherry-Evans front the media after their convincing win against the Parramatta Eels
Read more »
So, you’re saying there’s a chance? Why all is not lost for your NRL team ... yetNRL: Payne Haas is progressing with his knee injury, taking part in running sessions at brisbane Broncos training.
Read more »
Huge Broncos update on four injured stars; Souths cop big blow — NRL Casualty WardNRL: Payne Haas is progressing with his knee injury, taking part in running sessions at brisbane Broncos training.
Read more »