Two brothers were arrested on Thursday following a police raid at a residence in Birkirkara.

The police said on Friday the raid was carried out after they observed several young people going in and out of the house at several times of the day over several days.

At the residence, the police found sachets containing a green substance - a synthetic drug - ready to be trafficked, as well as sachets containing cannabis and a number ecstasy pills. They also found cash, clocks and other items which are still being investigated.

Besides the two men, aged 18 and 22, a 44-year-old woman with her eight-year-old son was also at the residence, in Triq Santa Tereża, Birkirkara.

Because of the bad hygienic conditions at the place as well as the minor’s exposure to drugs, the police sought the assistance of the Child Protection Services Unit within Appoġġ who went on site to see to the interests of the minors.

An inquiry is being held, the police are investigating.

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