A man was arraigned in Gozo yesterday and charged with possession of cannabis and growing tobacco.

Shaun Attard, 21, of Għajnsielem was charged with possessing the plant in circumstances denoting it was not for his personal use, with cultivating the plant and growing tobacco in Malta without a licence.

The accused, who pleaded not guilty, was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €2,000.

Police Inspector Frank Tabone prosecuted.

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