Updated: Drugs suspect arrested after crashing into police car

A 29-year-old man from Sta Lucija was arrested this morning during a raid by the Police Drug Squad in Sta Lucija. Sources said 40grams of heroin, some cannabis resin, more than 4,000 euros and items used in trafficking were seized from the man's...

A 29-year-old man from Sta Lucija was arrested this morning during a raid by the Police Drug Squad in Sta Lucija.

Sources said 40grams of heroin, some cannabis resin, more than 4,000 euros and items used in trafficking were seized from the man's residence during the raid, near the Chinese Garden.

The man had been in a car when the police surprised him. He tried to drive off but crashed into a police car which blocked the road.

Investigations are being conducted by Inspector J. Fenech.

An inquiry is being held.

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