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Rome - Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi, the leading sprinter in the ongoing Tour de France, is being investigated back home in Italy for using illegal drugs, it was reported here on Tuesday.
The ANSA news agency, quoting informed sources, alleged that two banned substances were found at the Lampre rider's home - PFC (Perfluorocarbon), an alternative to the banned blood booster EPO, and human serum albumin.
According to ANSA the inquiry began before Petacchi lined up for the start of this year's Tour in which he has won two stages to top the green jersey sprinter standings.
Petacchi, 36, will prove his innocence, his lawyer Virgino Angelini insists.
"He is certain he can produce all the elements to prove that he has nothing to do with this affair," stated Angelini.
The ANSA news agency, quoting informed sources, alleged that two banned substances were found at the Lampre rider's home - PFC (Perfluorocarbon), an alternative to the banned blood booster EPO, and human serum albumin.
According to ANSA the inquiry began before Petacchi lined up for the start of this year's Tour in which he has won two stages to top the green jersey sprinter standings.
Petacchi, 36, will prove his innocence, his lawyer Virgino Angelini insists.
"He is certain he can produce all the elements to prove that he has nothing to do with this affair," stated Angelini.
