Homes of Bahrain Victorious riders and staff searched by police ahead of Tour de France

Bahrain Victorious in action at the Criterium du Dauphine
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Bahrain Victorious have confirmed that the homes of a number of riders and team staff were searched by police before their departure for the Tour de France.

The team suggested the  searches were part of the ongoing police investigation that saw members of the team searched during the 2021 Tour de France. 

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