WADA Statement on "Operation Puerto" Athlete Blood Bags
Following the recent decision by the Madrid Court of Appeal to provide access to the stored Operation Puerto blood and plasma bags of athletes from cycling and other sports, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) can confirm that, alongside the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), it is now in possession of samples of the blood and plasma bags; and that, the samples are stored in a WADA-accredited laboratory outside of Spain.
WADA Acknowledges Madrid Court Decision to provide Access to "Operation Puerto" Athlete Blood Bags
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased with the decision taken by the Madrid Court of Appeal to provide access to stored Operation Puerto blood and plasma bags of athletes from cycling and other sports.