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Bahrain The victorious driver Wout Poels wears the dotted jersey of the king of the mountains in the Tour de France. Photo: REUTERS / Stephane Mahe
Julien Pretot
The police searched the accommodation and the team bus of the Bahrain Victorious Team at the Tour de France on Wednesday after the 17th stage.
A member of another team , who stayed in the same hotel and refused to be named, said « dozen » plainclothes police officers had searched the police until 2:00 am.
The team’s technical manager, Vladimir Miholjevic, said, « After During phase 17 we were greeted by several French police officers. We did not receive a search warrant, but the team complied with all requests from the officers.
« We are committed to the highest level of professionalism and regulatory compliance and will always work together professionally. The process has had an impact on our drivers’ rest and meal planning As a professional team, the well-being of our team is a top priority. «
Bahrain Victorious team boss Milan Erzen told Cyclingnews: » Nothing special, we have a visit from the police, they ask about the drivers’ training files, they check the bus and that was it. »
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