In December 2012 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lee Ross after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis.
After notification the Athlete was provisional suspended and heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete admitted he had smoked cannabis the day before the doping test and stated he did not know it is a prohibited substance which in his opinion does not enhance sport performance.
Also the Malta Basketball Association had not started yet sessions to educate member clubs and Athletes about anti-doping regulations.
Without intention to enhance his sport performance the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 20 December 2012.
