Ronnie Stam Faces Trial for Drug Trafficking and Alleged Money Laundering
Former Premier League star Ronnie Stam is on trial for allegedly smuggling two tons of cocaine. The ex-Dutch right-back, also under investigation for money laundering, has been described as a ‘major player in the drug world’ by prosecutors.
According to reports, Stam was arrested in June on suspicion of drug offences dating back to 2021 and 2022. He has been in custody since his arrest. During a recent court hearing in Breda, it was revealed that Stam was involved in trafficking 2,217 kilograms of cocaine.
A prosecutor stated, “This case concerns hundreds of kilos of cocaine each time. I contend that Stam was a major player in the drugs world.”
Stam was not present in court for the hearing. In June, police conducted raids on six homes and a camper van as part of the investigation, discovering £85,000 in cash. Authorities also seized three properties, a yacht, three cars, six luxury watches, and various pieces of jewellery.
Stam is scheduled to appear before a judge on November 28.