A prisoner was found in possession of an illegal substance while at the law courts for a sitting before Magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras this morning.

The police noted suspicious behaviour between the inmate and a 57-year-old woman from St Paul’s Bay.

Both were searched and the prisoner - who is serving a 25 year term - was found in possession of a substance suspected to be drugs.

An inquiry is being held. The woman was arrested and the prisoner was taken to police headquarters.

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