Two arrested over drugs

Two men have been arrested in separate operations following days of surveillance by the drug squad, the police said yesterday. A 22-year-old from St Julian's was arrested after he was found in possession of 10 grammes of heroin. The drugs were found in...

Two men have been arrested in separate operations following days of surveillance by the drug squad, the police said yesterday.

A 22-year-old from St Julian's was arrested after he was found in possession of 10 grammes of heroin.

The drugs were found in plastic bags and in sachets in his apartment, where the police also found several implements related to drug trafficking and abuse.

A 47-year-old man from Lija was also arrested after he was found in possession of cannabis resin in Sliema.

The 22-year-old will be charged with trafficking and possession while the other will be charged with drug possession, police sources said.

Inspector Nezren Grixti is investigating.

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