Mario Farrugia, 38 of Sta Venera, this afternoon pleaded not guilty to possession and trafficking cocaine and heroin on and before last Friday.

He also denied committing the crime within 100 metres of a place where young people meet.

Magistrate Miriam Hayman turned down an application for bail.

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