A man and a woman have been arrested after some 3kg of cannabis resin were found.

The police said the drug was found after the man was monitored following a tip-off that he may be importing and trafficking drugs.

The 25-year-old from Lija was arrested yesterday in Zebbug and found in possession 1.75 kg of cannabis resin.

A further 1.25kg of the drug were found in searches in his car and his house.

A 21-year-old woman from Naxxar was arrested in connection with the case.

Magistrate Edwina Grima is holding an inquiry.

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