Three arrested at AFM checkpoints

Three people were arrested at vehicle checkpoints mounted by the Armed Forces of Malta on Saturday night after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs. Two were men in their mid-30s and the third was a 16-year-old youth. The AFM said the three...

Three people were arrested at vehicle checkpoints mounted by the Armed Forces of Malta on Saturday night after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs.

Two were men in their mid-30s and the third was a 16-year-old youth.

The AFM said the three suspects were found in possession of syringes, CS-spray, an expired vehicle registration licence and cannabis resin. It said the car used by one of the suspects had been reported stolen.

The men were handed over to the police for further investigations.

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