A man and a woman were arrested by the police on Friday after they were found in possession of drugs in amounts indicating they were not for personal use.

The police said the arrests were carried out by the Drug Squad following investigations in Malta and Gozo.

The woman, who is 43 and lives in Valletta, was arrested in Ħamrun after she was found in possession of cocaine and cannabis.

The man, who is 29 and lives in Xagħra, was arrested in Mġarr, Gozo, after he was found in possession of cocaine ready for trafficking.

Both are expected to be arraigned, separately, in the coming days.

Police investigations are continuing.

Photo: Malta Police ForcePhoto: Malta Police Force

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