Two brothers arraigned over drug charges

Two brothers were yesterday charged with possession of cocaine and with trafficking in the drug over the past three years. Andrè François Buhagiar, 28, and his 26-year-old brother Russell both pleaded not guilty to the charges and to relapsing. The...

Two brothers were yesterday charged with possession of cocaine and with trafficking in the drug over the past three years.

Andrè François Buhagiar, 28, and his 26-year-old brother Russell both pleaded not guilty to the charges and to relapsing. The elder brother was also charged with breaching the conditions of a previous court judgment.

Magistrate Antonio Mizzi granted Russell Buhagiar bail against a €5,000 deposit and a personal guarantee of €10,000. His brother was remanded in custody.

Police Inspectors Elton Taliana and Robert Vella prosecuted.

Lawyers Michael Sciriha, Ian Farrugia and Franco Galea were defence counsel.

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