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It would seem that performing exceptionally automatically makes one an object of suspicion now.Nothing found in search of Schlecks' father's car
By Agence France Presse
Posted Jul. 24, 2008
A car driven by the father of Tour de France stars Andy and Frank Schleck (CSC-Saxo Bank) was searched by French customs during the 18th stage, which began in Bourg d'Oisans on Thursday.
An official source in Grenoble later said that "no doping products or banned substances" were found during the long search, which took place at Vizille in the Isere region of the Alps.
Johnny Schleck, a former professional cyclist who raced with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, was stopped along with another vehicle from the advertising procession that precedes the stage.
Several journalists and photographers witnessed the stop, at the 30km mark of the 194.5km stage. Customs chiefs for the region of Isere confirmed two Luxembourg-registered cars were stopped and searched.
"One of the vehicles was taken out of the public's view for a more thorough search," said a customs official. The other, being driven by a journalist, was allowed to carry on.
Johnny Schleck was driving a Luxembourg-registered vehicle for one of the advertisers linked to the race.
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