A migrant suspected of carrying drugs was arrested this afternoon after he tried to evade the police by jumping into the sea.

The incident happened in Albert Town, Marsa, at about 4 p.m.

Informed sources said the man was suspected to be in possession of a 'substantial amount of cannabis'

He threw away the drug before jumping into the sea but was arrested a short time after. The drug was seized by the police.

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