(Stallone, above, convicted of testosterone possession “ and I always
thought it was special effects “ still denies those plastic surgery rumors).
News that Sylvester Stallone has been fined and convicted for possessing performance enhancing drugs in Australia is baffling to those of us who saw his performance in Rocky Balboa. As in, since the drugs are obviously not working, why are you still using them?
Stallone fined for drug imports
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been convicted and fined for bringing banned substances into Australia during a visit to Sydney in February.
Last week Stallone pleaded guilty to importing 48 vials of human growth hormone and possessing four vials of testosterone.
Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court heard Stallone tried to deceive Customs Officers when they found the growth hormone in his luggage at Sydney airport, by passing off a fake prescription as genuine
Stallone apologised, saying he was using the substances to treat a medical condition, and did not know he was breaking Australian law.
He has been fined just under $3,000 and agreed to pay court costs of $10,000.
The 60-year-old was in Australia in February to plug his latest film Rocky Balboa.