Two People Arrested By Police For Suspected Drug Trafficking On Saturday

Two people have been arrested by police during surveillance operations linked to an alleged drug trafficking case in Paceville.

The arrests took place late on Saturday evening, when police officers carrying out routine patrols in the area spotted two individuals who, based on information received by police, were allegedly involved in drug trafficking.

Following the information received, officers began monitoring the two men, who were later seen approaching another person. The suspects were identified as a 25-year-old Somali national residing in Marsa and a 32-year-old Eritrean national residing in Tal-Pietà.

During the operation, the 25-year-old man allegedly threw a packet containing a substance suspected to be cocaine onto the ground after noticing the presence of police officers. A search was immediately carried out on both individuals, while their mobile phones were seized to assist with ongoing investigations into the alleged trafficking.

Minister for Home Affairs and Security Glenn Bedingfield said that authorities are committed to tackling drug trafficking and removing it from Malta’s streets.

“We want to clean our streets from this drug trafficking. This is not the Malta we want,” Bedingfield said.

He added that the two individuals arrested over the weekend were brought before the courts in connection with alleged drug trafficking, warning that those involved should not believe they can avoid consequences by carrying smaller quantities.

“In the fight against drugs, everything counts. A small amount or a large amount makes a difference,” the Minister said.

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