A man who travelled to Malta for last weekend’s Lost and Found dance party, ended up behind bars after denying in court that the 20 cannabis sachets found in his possession had been intended for trafficking.

British national Ryan Agdomar, 36, a football coach, was arrested last Saturday at St Paul’s Bay after police suspicion led to the discovery of the sachets, containing some 65 grams of cannabis resin.

The drug was found on his person and also in his hotel room.

During his arraignment, Mr Agdomar pleaded not guilty to possession of the drug in circumstances which appeared to indicate that it was not for his personal use.

Some €2,000 and £735 found in his possession were said to have been intended to help a friend who was facing health problems.

A request for bail was turned down by Magistrate Marse Anne Farrugia who observed that the man was a visitor who had no fixed ties in Malta.

Lawyer Alfred Abela was defence counsel.

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