Tuesday, 3 June 2008

A former policeman who worked for the National Crime Authority has pleaded guilty to stealing drugs.

The former Victorian police officer pleaded guilty to a robbery charge. (Victoria Police)

ABC Sydney

Former Victorian police officer James Anthony McCabe has fronted a Sydney court after being informally extradited from Cambodia last year.

The 39-year old-moved there in 2004 during a Police Integrity Commission investigation and was once involved in undercover drug investigations there.

McCave was one of two former officers accused of faking the arrest of a drug dealer in western Sydney, stealing amphetamines from him and trying to sell them.

It is alleged he held a gun to the drug dealer's head.

McCabe has pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and is due to be sentenced next month.
The court has heard the charge replaces a previous indictment against him.

He remains on bail.

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