Ben Cousins arrested on drug and family violence charges

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The 40-year-old ex-footballer will front court today.

Police have arrested fallen football star Ben Cousins on several drug and violence charges.

It's alleged just after 6pm on Tuesday Cousins was taken into custody by Police at a house in Canning Vale, in relation to another matter. 

It will be alleged that while in custody, officers searched him and 13 grams of Methylamphetamine was located.

He's been charged with possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply, threats to injure, endanger or harm any person and two counts of breach family violence restraining order or violence restraining order. 

Cousins will front the Armadale Magistrates Court today. 

 

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