A Queensland greyhound trainer accused of doping his dogs will face court over 70 drug and fraud charges.
The 44-year-old trainer from Ipswich has been accused of doping his greyhounds with methylamphetamine to gain a race day advantage and win prize or wagering money, according to the Queensland Racing Crime Squad.
He is set to face Richlands Magistrate Court on Tuesday following his arrest on Friday, when he was denied bail.
The Camira man's alleged actions have been labelled an "animal welfare disgrace" by Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett.
"These alleged offences are shocking, amounting to the deliberate manipulation of greyhound racing outcomes and while it is illegal, it is also dangerous to the animals involved," he said on Saturday.
"Activities such as these bring the integrity of the racing industry into disrepute and must be stamped out."
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