Brothers arrested after drug finds

A 23-year-old man from Zejtun is to be charged with the importation and aggravated possession of drugs later today after he was caught importing half a kilo of mephedrone. The police said in a statement the man was arrested yesterday evening. His...

A 23-year-old man from Zejtun is to be charged with the importation and aggravated possession of drugs later today after he was caught importing half a kilo of mephedrone.

The police said in a statement the man was arrested yesterday evening. His 21-year-old brother, who was found in possession of cannabis resin, was also arrested.

The mephedrone was intercepted at the Post Office and investigations led the police to identify the person for whom the drug was intended.

An inquiry is being held by Magistrate Gabriella Vella.

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