Footy star turned powerful union boss is accused of buying cocaine from other officials in 'dial-a-dealer' crackdown
- A former footy star turned union boss is accused of buying drugs from officials
- Michael Greenfield, 33, arrested during crackdown in Sydney's eastern suburbs
- He is accused of buying cocaine from officials allegedly dealing from a union car
A former footy star turned powerful union boss has been accused of buying cocaine from other officials who were allegedly dealing drugs from a work car.
NSW Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union assistant secretary Michael Greenfield, 33, was arrested in April as part of a crackdown on cocaine trafficking in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Greenfield, who once played for the Rabbitohs and Dragons, is accused of purchasing a gram of cocaine from union organisers Nicholas Rekes and Simon Gutierrez, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Former NRL player Michael Greenfield (pictured in 2015) has been accused of buying cocaine from CFMEU officials who were allegedly dealing drugs from a union car
Mr Greenfield is accused of purchasing a gram of cocaine from union organisers Nicholas Rekes and Simon Gutierrez (pictured)
At the time of the bust, Mr Rekes and Mr Gutierrez were allegedly dealing cocaine to Mr Greefield from a car that is believed to have been registered to the CFMEU.
While Mr Greenfield is alleged to have been the customer, Mr Rekes and Mr Gutierrez are facing charges of supplying cocaine and dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Mr Rekes is also reportedly facing an additional charge of trafficking an indictable quantity of cannabis.
Mr Greenfield has reportedly indicated he will plead guilty to possessing cocaine, according to information released by the NSW Department of Justice.
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In a statement provided to The Age and SMH on Wednesday, the NSW branch of the union confirmed the three men had received a 'first and final warning'.
The union spokesperson said the trio were required to undertake regular drug tests and counselling sessions, which went beyond the CFMEU's normal requirements for dealing with employees' illicit drug use.
'The CFMEU argues for the right to fair process for its members in such circumstances, and is applying those same rights to its own employees while sending a very clear message it does not tolerate illicit drug use,' the NSW branch statement said.
The allegations come after the controversial union made headlines recently when Victorian leader John Setka indicated he would plead guilty to harassing a woman.
Michael Greenfield (pictured) is a former rugby league footballer who played for the Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks, St George Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs
The drug charges have presented a challenge for the Labor party, which the CFMEU is believed to have donated millions of dollars.
Attorney General and Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter said the charges against Mr Greenfield and two union men are 'very serious criminal allegations'.
Mr Porter said the CFMEU had repeatedly breached industrial relations laws and the question now was whether Labor will continue its relationship with the union.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to the NSW Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union for comment.
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