AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) The World Anti-Doping Agency and Cycling's governing body say they are in possession of samples of blood and plasma bags seized and stored as part of the Operation Puerto case.
The UCI and the World Anti-Doping Agency said in a joint statement that the samples have been stored in an accredited laboratory outside of Spain.
They said they ''will continue their joint investigation into Operation Puerto, and will consider all possible legal options.''
Last month, a Spanish court ruled that more than 200 blood bags in the decade-old case should be handed over to sports authorities for investigation. Spanish officials said, however, that no retroactive punitive sanctions could be pursued against any athletes because the statute of limitations has expired.
