The police have arrested a 35-year-old Sicilian man who resides in Swieqi after the discovery of around 3kg of cannabis grass and 30g of suspected cocaine.

The arrest was made during a raid after weeks of investigation and days of observation. A Ferrari and a Citroen, together with an amount of cash were confiscated by the police.

A 16-year-old Romanian who resides in Sliema was also arrested after he was found in possession of around 50g Cannabis grass during the same raid.

Duty Magistrate Doreen Clarke is holding an inquiry.

The two persons are expected to be arraigned in court.

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