A 45-year-old man from Naxxar has been arrested after he was found in possession of 12 packets of cocaine.

The police said the Drug Squad apprehended the man close to a recreational spot near the Msida parish church.

Police investigations are continuing.

The man is expected to be arraigned in the coming days.

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