A reformed drug addict who is now helping others kick the habit has been extradited to Malta from the UK to continue facing a 2004 aggravated possession of cocaine case.
Before Magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras, 26-year-old Oliver Vella, who now lives in London, pleaded guilty to the drug charges on which he was extradited to Malta through a European Arrest Warrant.
His case had started being heard before Mr Vella left Malta for the UK. His case was put off until he was found again and a warrant of arrest was issued.
When he was traced in London, the British police arrested him and extradited him to Malta.
The court ordered a pre-sentencing report after defence lawyers Michael and Lucio Sciriha said their client had turned over a new leaf.
He was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €15,000 and ordered to sign the bail book twice a day.
Police inspector Nezren Grixti prosecuted.