Two men were yesterday charged with growing 122 cannabis plants.

John Bartolo, 35, of Zejtun and Anthony Camilleri, 34, of Marsascala, pleaded not guilty to the possession and cultivation of cannabis, the possession charge qualified by the claim that the plants were found in circumstances denoting they were not for their personal use.

Bartolo was also charged with trafficking in cannabis over the last five years, stealing electricity and keeping a firearm and ammunition without a licence at his house in Zejtun.

Camilleri was also charged with relapsing.

The two were denied bail.

The case continues.

Police Inspector Neil Harrison prosecuted.

Dr Michael Sciriha and Dr Ian Farrugia are appearing for the defendants.

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