16 Year Old Arrested For Alleged Trafficking Of Cocaine & Cannabis

A 16 year old was arrested by police in relation to alleged drug trafficking.

The young man was stopped by police after he was seen driving a vehicle, parking it and then setting off on foot. As soon as he was approached by the police, he attempted to flee, but was arrested immediately.

Preliminary searches on his person and the vehicle found 12 sachets of alleged cannabis, a grinder with traces of more alleged cannabis, 5 sachets with alleged cocaine, and around €700 in cash.

Further searches in his residence yielded more suspected cocaine, electronic measuring equipment with traces of illicit substances and more small sachets.

He is currently being held in Floriana under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in court today at around 1130hrs.

Updated with Minister Glenn Bedingfield Statement

Taking to social media, Minister for Home Affairs Glenn Bedingfield made reference to the arrest that took place of a 16 year old caught allegedly trafficking drugs, including cocaine and cannabis.

‘Youth of that age should not be in the world of drugs, let alone in the alleged trafficking of said substances’, he said.

‘It is a challenge we need to face as a society. The fight against drugs cannot be just arrests and punishments.’

‘It has to be about prevention, education, support for families and

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