A 36-year-old Valletta man was yesterday charged with trafficking in heroin and causing the death of a man who died of a suspected overdose in his Msida home.

Magistrate Michael Mallia heard Mario Buhagiar plead not guilty to causing the death of 36-year-old Joseph Raymond Christi on Thursday.

He is also pleading not guilty to trafficking in heroin, the possession of the drug and relapsing.

Buhagiar was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Norbert Ciappara prosecuted.

Dr Franco Debono appeared for Buhagiar.

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