Five persons arrested in connection with criminal circle of drug trafficking

(PR 478/26)

August 21, 2026

Five persons arrested in connection with criminal circle of drug trafficking

An intensive investigation led to the arrest on Wednesday of five persons – four Maltese men and one woman – who allegedly form part of an organised criminal group of drug trafficking.

The arrests were made during searches at four different properties at the same time, in Għaxaq, Vittoriosa and Żabbar.

The raid in Għaxaq resulted in the arrest of three persons who were caught in fact packing in bags various types of drugs. The Police seized around 140 packets of suspected synthetic cannabis, around 30 packets of suspected cocaine and three other packets of alleged cannabis. A large amount of luxury clothing and electronic items, as well as jewellery and around €2,000 in cash, were also seized from the residence in Għaxaq.

Four vehicles, BMW 850 I, range Rover Sport, Peugeot van and Opel were also seized during the investigations. Two other persons were arrested when they went to a garage in Zabbar to try and remove the BMW so that it would not be caught by the Police.

The five persons are expected to be arraigned in Court today, at around noon (1200 hrs), before Magistrate Dr Jean Paul Grech LL. D.

A Magisterial Inquiry has been opened, led by Magistrate Renata Farrugia LL. D.

Five persons arrested in connection with criminal circle of drug trafficking

© Government of Malta

2026