Two teenagers have been identified as responsible for the death threats sent to Eels star Mitchell Moses.
Moses received the threats through a family member last week and required an off-field security escort on Friday, with midfielder Star describing the test as “scary.”
ARLC President Peter V’Landys promised to do everything possible to find out the source of the threats and police are now dealing with two Sydney teenagers.
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“On Sunday, July 10, 2022, NSW police began an investigation after receiving reports of alleged threats against a 27-year-old man,” NSW police said in a statement.
“On Monday, July 18, detectives attached to the command of the North Shore Police Area attended Greenacre and spoke to two men, ages 15 and 16.
“Both will be treated in accordance with the Young Offenders Act for using the transportation service to threaten, harass or provoke crime.”
Moses was overshadowed by a large security presence when he arrived at CommBank Stadium for a secret entry in round 18, and will be protected again Thursday night when the Eels face the Broncos at home.
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“We take all of these things very seriously,” V’landys told SMH.
“You don’t know who it might be, so don’t take advantage of it. Let’s investigate it to the top grade and see what we find.
“If they think there is a risk, they will certainly implement it. We just have to take any threat seriously. The safety of the players is paramount and we will do everything in our power and use our resources to make sure that there is have maximum security.
“You should be able to play the rugby league game without having that pressure on you. It’s a game. People should treat it accordingly.”
It’s still unclear if the threat was related to a personal issue or a rugby league issue, but all fans who attended CommBank Stadium underwent a metal detection test at the entrance.
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Moses was also accompanied back and forth from the game, and speaking to Triple M on Saturday, he said it was “a little difficult” for his family.
“They (the NRL) took care of me,” he said.
“A bit of uncertainty, it’s a pretty scary thing. If they got in touch with me it’s easier to handle but when they go to your family.
“I think it was worse because (the) contact was with my family. When people start coming into your family it’s harder. (They were) a couple of text messages and a couple of phone calls.
“It was non-stop. It didn’t reach me. It reached my family. Seeing them in this situation is not good for anyone and less so for a footballer.”
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