A 41-year-old man from Pieta was grievously injured after crashing into a car with his motorbike after his suspicious behaviour led the police to follow him.

The police said the man was followed by officers from the Rapid Intervention Unit in Triq id-Duluri, Pietà, at around 6.30pm. He fled as soon as he saw the police, lost control of his bike and crashed into a parked car.

As he was trying to escape, he was seen throwing away a plastic bag containing suspicious substances and cash. The police later found in his possession another bag with more cash and plastic bags.

The Ħamrun district police assisted in the operation.

Investigations are continuing.

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