{"id":253,"date":"2007-02-17T18:36:00","date_gmt":"2007-02-17T22:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stallonezone.com\/wordpress\/?p=253"},"modified":"2007-02-17T18:36:00","modified_gmt":"2007-02-17T22:36:00","slug":"sly-detained-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stallonezone.com\/wordpress\/2007\/02\/17\/sly-detained-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Sly Detained in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sly<\/strong> arrived in Sydney<\/strong> at about 11pm<\/strong> the night before the Australian premiere<\/strong> of “Rocky Balboa.”<\/strong> The 1200 tickets<\/strong> to the premiere showing had sold out in a record 27 minutes<\/strong> earlier this month. Things seemed to be off to a fantasic start. Unfortunately Australian Customs<\/strong> officers detained Sly<\/strong> and his entourage after routine x-rays of their luggage revealed several unnamed prohibited items. Unconfirmed reports initially indicated that the items were banned body building drugs.<\/p>\n

Sly<\/strong> and his group were held up for about two hours before being allowed to leave. “Customs can confirm Mr Stallone<\/strong> arrived at Sydney<\/strong> airport on Friday<\/strong> evening. Richard Janeczko<\/strong>, national manager of investigations for Australian Customs<\/strong>, was quoted as saying: “His party was subject to normal customs and quarantine processes. During an X-ray of the group’s baggage, several prohibited items were located. The items are being held by customs… Mr Stallone’s party<\/strong> was fully co-operative with customs and was allowed to leave the airport after a short delay. Customs investigations are continuing and accordingly we can’t say any more at this time.”
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When Sly<\/strong> exited the airport after his long flight from LA<\/strong> [made longer by the hold up], loyal fans and media were still waiting. Many, if not most stars, would have made a beeline for their limos, but Sly<\/strong> stopped to sign autographs for fans.<\/p>\n

At the premiere of “Rocky Balboa” Sly<\/strong> was asked about the incident at the airport. He was quoted as saying, “That was a misunderstanding. Customs is doing a great job.” When asked what was in his luggage, he joked with one reporter by saying “My wife” and told another reporter it was a “giant cheetah.”
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Sly<\/strong> was allowed to leave the country, but not before his jet was searched. Despite rumours that the items in question were steroids, Sly<\/strong> was quoted as saying that they are not, and the incident was caused due to a clerical error.<\/p>\n

Although many people will jump to conclusions, I believe that it’s important to remember that at this point it’s not clear what the banned items were or who’s baggage they were found in. Australia<\/strong> prohibits the unlicensed importation of not only steroids but a wide range of “performance-enhancing substances”. Perhaps Sly<\/strong> just had some Instone products! – Craig<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n

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