Five men were caught with sachets of suspected cannabis and cocaine yesterday in a police operation in Paceville yesterday afternoon. 

The men, aged between 20 and 31, are Somali nationals living in Marsa and Ħal Far. They were carrying the sachets when police swooped in, with other sachets of the suspected drugs found hidden in nearby locations. 

One of the suspects will be arraigned in court tomorrow and charged with drug possession, with the others expected to be charged with drug trafficking and aggravated possession. 

Police say they are investigating further. 

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