NRL stars Nathan Cleary, Josh Addo-Carr and Lattrell Mitchell have broken social distancing rules during the Covid-19 restrictions.

Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have been charged with firearm offences following their camping trip over the weekend.

The duo were fined $50,000 each by the NRL for breaching social-distancing restrictions, with $30,000 of their fines suspended. But following a NSW Police investigation the pair are now set to face court.

The NRL sanctions and police action follows Melbourne winger Addo-Carr uploading footage of himself shooting a gun during a controversial camp on the NSW mid-north coast during the coronavirus pandemic last weekend.

South Sydney fullback Mitchell has also now had his firearms license seized with a number of guns taken by police in Taree.

“Following extensive inquiries, a 22-year-old man attended Taree Police Station about 11.15am today,” NSW Police said in a statement.

“He has been issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offence of give firearm to person not authorised by licence/permit.

“His firearms licence was suspended, and a number of firearms were seized by police.

“A 24-year-old man has also been issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offence of use unauthorised firearm.”

“Both men will appear at Taree Local Court on Tuesday 4 August 2020.”

Interim NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo confirmed the initial punishments were only for breaking social distancing rules, and further sanctions could apply for the alleged firearms offences.

“We’re not making any judgement on any criminal activity,” Abdo said. “This is based on players acting against a public health order and the fact that this has brought the game into disrepute.

“We will wait before any criminal matter that’s investigated by the police and we’ll make our judgements then.

“We’ll review the findings of the police and once we have that we’ll be in a better situation to determine whether or not any further punishment is required.”

Mitchell charged with giving his firearm to person not authorised/licensed .. ADDO Carr for using unauthorised firearm... Mitchells firearms licence suspended and a number of firearms seized by @nswpolice — Steve Hart (@SteveHart10News) April 28, 2020

Two men have been charged with firearms offences on the Mid North Coast. https://t.co/DwWIqRLOZV — NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) April 28, 2020

Despite breaching social-distancing restrictions, the pair weren’t hit with any suspensions and will be eligible to play if the season restarts on May 28 as planned.

Many in rugby league land were shocked the stars avoided concrete match bans, complaining their punishment didn’t go far enough.

South Sydney Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly released a statement following the fines handed down by the NRL to the clubs star player Latrell Mitchell.

“We understand the NRL’s stance today and the need for the game to take a strong position about the requirements of players at this time. There is a lot at stake,” Solly said.

“The players know they made an error in their actions, as evidenced by their public apologies and the discussions we have had with Latrell over the past two days.

“We support the NRL’s stance that players and officials need to be extra cautious about their health and that of their loved ones, their team mates and work mates.

“Our Club and players have taken the government health orders very seriously and on a number of occasions have helped educate and support the community through this period.

“We support the NRL’s efforts to resume the competition, and also look forward to the opportunity to educate our players on the new protocols when they resume training on 4 May.”