PR 623/26
Five persons have been arrested by the Police in connection with an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in St Paul’s Bay.
Following information received by the Police, officers carried out a search at an apartment on Monday evening, during which four persons were arrested. One of the suspects attempted to escape but was immediately apprehended by the Police.
Those arrested are a 25-year-old man, two 20-year-old men and a 16-year-old girl.
During searches carried out at the apartment, the Police seized around 150 sachets containing substances suspected to be heroin and cocaine, as well as cannabis. Approximately €5,000 in cash and several mobile phones were also seized.
On Tuesday, a 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the same investigation.
Magistrate Dr Renata Farrugia LL.D opened an inquiry and appointed several experts to assist in the investigation.
Some of those arrested are expected to be arraigned in Court later today.