Two men, a Russian and a Ukranian, were arrested after eight cannabis plants were found inside their penthouse in St Julians on Saturday, the police said.

Besides the cannabis plants of different sizes in pots on the terrace, the police said they also found a small amount of cannabis resin. Also, one of the suspects was in possession of a false passport, the said.

The men are aged 26 and 37.

Magistrate Joseph Apap Bologna is holding an inquiry.

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