Dramatic footage captured the moment the father of Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas was arrested for alleged drug dealing.
Gregor Johann Haas, 46, was arrested on Wednesday by police in Cebu City, in the central Visayas region of the Philippines.
Authorities are now trying to extradite him to Indonesia, where he could face life in prison or the firing squad under the country’s strict anti-drug laws.
Footage has now emerged of Haas’ dramatic arrest, where at least three police officers surrounded a car and demanded he “get off”.
In the video, obtained by 7NewsHaas was pinned to the ground and had his hands handcuffed behind his back.
Gregor Johann Haas, the father of Brisbane Broncos superstar Payne Haas, poses for his mugshot after being arrested in the Philippines.
Haas now faces extradition to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he could face a firing squad.
He was taken to the capital, Manila, and remains under guard at an immigration center as authorities try to extradite him to Jakarta to face charges.
National Narcotics Agency spokesperson Sulistyo Pudjo Hartono said they have been trying to locate Haas since 5kg of methamphetamine was allegedly found at an undisclosed location in December.
“We have good cooperation with the Australian police, so we will also work with them,” he added.
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told AAP it was providing consular assistance to an Australian arrested in the Philippines.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he opposed the death penalty and said he would speak to the Prime Minister and the Attorney General about the case.
Daily Mail Australia does not suggest anyone else from the Haas family is involved.
Payne’s mother, Joan Taufua, is in custody facing manslaughter charges after a car she was driving killed three people in 2022.
Payne has been caring for her two younger brothers ever since. The Broncos have rallied behind Payne following the latest family incident. Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the club supports Haas “in every way”.
Police said they have been trying to track down Haas Sr. since 5kg of methamphetamine was allegedly found at an undisclosed location in December. His arrest is in the photo.
Payne Haas (left) and her father Gregor pictured at the 2019 Dally M Awards
“Payne is a very strong person and so is his family. “A lot of people probably don’t understand or realize who Payne is,” Walters said.
“He’s a tremendous guy, a great family person and at this time he’s going through we will surround him in every way we can to support him and his family.” That’s all we can do.
“Payne is a great person of integrity … and what he is doing with his family even before this incident is something we should have a lot of respect for.”
Payne left the field in the 60th minute on Friday night during the Bronco’s one-point win over Manly with a leg injury before returning to the field 14 minutes later to finish the match.
