A 35-year-old woman has been charged with loitering for the purpose of prostitution, trafficking in cocaine and money laundering.

Lorraine Vella, of Paola, pleaded not guilty to living off the earnings of prostitution, loitering for prostitution purposes, trafficking in drugs and money laundering of some Lm13,000 on and before August 4.

She was remanded in custody.

Police Inspectors Paul Vassallo, Victor Aquilina and Romina Veneziani prosecuted.

Lawyer Joseph Giglio represented Ms Vella.

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