Sixteen people were arrested over the weekend after being found in possession of drugs, the police said today.

The arrests were made by the Drugs Squad and Rapid Intervention Unit.

The suspects are Maltese and British aged between 16 and 35.

They were arrested in Paceville, Rabat and Selmun after they were found to be in possession of what is believed to be cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis resin.

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