Broncos star player Ezra Mam has been charged weeks after he was allegedly drug driving.
Queensland Police have charged the 21-year-old Ipswich man with one count each of driving while relevant drug is present in blood and drive motor vehicle without a driver licence.
The charge comes after emergency services were called following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Bardon in Brisbane about 5.20pm on October 18.
Police will allege Mam was driving a Ford Ranger utility, travelling northeast along Simpsons Rd, when his ute struck a Toyota Camry, travelling in the opposite direction, near the intersection of The Drive.
Mam underwent a Roadside Drug Test where he allegedly returned a positive result.
"He was detained for further testing requiring bloods to be taken at hospital which was conducted independently of the QPS," police said in a statement.
Police will further allege the secondary test returned a positive result on November 12.
Police charged Mam on Wednesday and also issued him with a notice to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 16.
He has also been issued with a traffic infringement notice for fail to maintain control of vehicle.
Mam is currently in rehab after he admitted himself following the crash.
Broncos chief executive Dave Donaghy said the club was told on Wednesday after police laid the charges against its player which could prevent him from returning to the playing field until midway through the 2025 season.
"We will respect the legal process and will continue to work with the NRL Integrity Unit on next steps, as this matter moves forward," Mr Donaghy said in a statement.
"Ezra is currently seeking external support and we will give him the time and space to do so.
"As the matter is now before the courts, we are unable to make further comment on this matter."
More to come.
Aisling Brennan - NCA NewsWire
