French police carry out doping operation in Normandy

The AFLD reported that French police discovered "incongruous" products in teams' rubbish at the 2009 Tour de France

The AFLD reported that French police discovered "incongruous" products in teams' rubbish at the 2009 Tour de France (Image credit: AFP)

L’Equipe has revealed that French police have taken several people into custody, including professional and amateur riders, as part of a doping investigation carried out in the Normandy town of Caen.