A man who was on Wednesday found in possession of one kilo of heroin has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated possession.
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Horace Fenech, 42, from Siġġiewi, was found in possession of the drugs following a police raid on his farm.
He was also charged with cannabis possession and being a repeat offender.
Magistrate Marseann Farrugia ordered a freeze on the man’s assets.
Inspectors Frank Tabone and Joseph Scerri prosecuted.
Lawyer Raisa Colombo appeared for the accused.