(PR 568/25)
A surveillance operation on several individuals allegedly involved in a criminal network connected to the trafficking of illegal substances in the Marsa area led to the arrest of five men.
In recent days, the police identified one of the main suspects, a 53-year-old man from Gżira, who was allegedly using a horse stable in Triq in-Nagħal as a base for trafficking drugs.
Consequently, the police conducted a raid at the location yesterday, arresting the 53-year-old man as well as four other men – a 26-year-old from Bormla, two 38-year-olds from Wied il-Għajn and Kalkara respectively, and a 43-year-old from Ħal Qormi.
A search of the premises led to the seizure of approximately 60 sachets of suspected heroin ready for sale, along with additional heroin that appeared to be in the process of being prepared for distribution. Around 160 sachets of suspected synthetic drugs were also found, along with additional amounts being prepared for distribution. The estimated value of the drugs seized reached around €10,000.
Earlier today, three of the arrested men – the 26-year-old and the two 38-year-olds – were charged under arrest in court before Magistrate Dr. Leonard Caruana LL.D. They pleaded not guilty, but were not granted bail and are being held at the Corradino Correctional Facility.
Police investigations are ongoing.