Vansevenant alleged to have imported doping products

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Wim Vansevenant (Davitamon) on the second descent of the Kemmelberg (Image credit: Luc Claessen)

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Wim Vansevenant recalled his career (Image credit: Brecht Decaluwé)

Former Lotto rider Wim Vansevenant has been accused of allegedly importing doping products from Australia, according to Belgian newspapers, De Standaard and Het Nieuwsblad.

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Retired in 2008, Vansevenant was allegedly to be on the receiving end of a package intercepted at Brussels airport two weeks ago by customs officials. According to reports, the package contained "ultra-modern doping products" designed to increase muscle mass and performance.

Vansevenant, 39, is due to escort VIP guests of the Omega Pharma-Lotto team at the Tour de France, which begins next week.

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