The NRL has issued an infraction notice to Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl, suspending him immediately for use and trafficking of performance-enhancing drug CJC 1295.

Chief executive Dave Smith and chief operating officer Jim Doyle announced the infraction notice at Rugby League Central.

"There is no place for drugs in our game," Smith said.

"The penalties are very clear in the WADA code. I can't go into specifics of the investigation."

Advertisement Smith said Earl has admitted to the charges of use and trafficking of the drug and accepted his punishment of being stood down immediately. The Raiders winger faces a four-year ban if found guilty.

"We will follow due process and that's what's going to happen. The ASADA investigation is unfolding and we want it to go as quickly as possible. The investigation continues. The player interviews are largely finished. There's a lot of co-operation from our players," Smith said.

"We remain committed to a drug free sport.”: David Smith, CEO of the Australian Rugby League Commission, announces the charges. Photo: Anthony Johnson

''As evidence comes to light and as facts are brought to my attention I'll clearly act and I'll act strongly.

"We'll work through the charges with Sandor and his lawyers over the next 10 days."

Earl has agreed to continue to assist with the investigation and is seeking to obtain the benefit of substantial assistance provisions.

“Today’s development reinforces the position we have taken from the outset and highlights our resolve in dealing with what are serious issues,” Smith said.

“We continue to work with ASADA, the government authority in anti-doping, to get to the bottom of all allegations.

“We will act on evidence when it is fully available.

“Everyone should be in no doubt that ASADA is continuing its investigations and that we will continue to work closely with them.

“I stress that we do not have evidence at this stage that would warrant any further action against any individual or club.

“Our resolve on these issues remain clear.

“There is no place for drugs in our game and the sweeping actions we have taken in relation to new drug testing and the formation of the integrity unit this year underline our commitment in that area.

“The rights and welfare of the players also remains paramount and we continue to provide both welfare and legal support to them throughout this process.

“We want a safe environment for our players and that means a sport where there is no place for performance enhancing drugs and no place for people who take risks with the well-being of athletes.

“We remain committed to a drug free sport.”

Earl said this in July, after allegations were made that he was treated with peptides at a private Sydney clinic while at Penrith in 2011.

"Obviously it came out in the media not in the way I would have liked, and that caused me to seek legal advice," he said.

"It was more disappointment the fact that in such a big case, I was the only one named."I'm happy to go along with whatever process needs to be done by the NRL and ASADA.

"There's only been one allegation and I can't comment on hearsay from other people, but I put out a statement which states I do maintain my innocence."

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Facing a life ban under the trafficking chargs. Apparently was off to a French RU club?