A man was arrested today after the police found 55 packets containing what are believed to be heroin and cocaine.

The suspected narcotics were found by the Drugs Squad during searches in the vicinity of the Marsa racecourse.

The Rapid Intervention Unit and Dog Section were also involved in the raids, which followed weeks of surveillance, the police said.

Magistrate Josette Demicoli is holding an inquiry.

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