AFL's Mark 'Bomber' Thompson arrested over drug trafficking

Former AFL coach Mark Thompson has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offences.

The 54-year-old’s Melbourne home was raided by police in January, which had led to seven charges, including trafficking ice and ecstasy and possession of LSD and ecstasy, 7 News report.

He is expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon.

DEVELOPING: AFL great Mark "Bomber" Thompson is due in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon on drugs charges. #7News pic.twitter.com/P8l1gTN4kw
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Mark “Bomber” Thompson is cradling his head in his hands as he sits in the court dock. Court hears his DNA was found on drug bags inside his Port Melb home during January raids @7NewsMelbourne
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Thompson’s former housemate, Thomas Windsor, is facing charges of trafficking commercial quantities of amphetamine and ice as well as trafficking ecstasy, 9 News reports.

Thompson played 202 games for AFL club Essendon, including winning three premierships.

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