Christopher Agius, 41 of Floriana was today jailed for eight years after he admitted drug trafficking in various localities.
The court was told that he had trafficked heroin. He also admitted being in possession of heroin for the past five years, trafficking drugs near a school and relapsing.
The case was discussed in the Magistrate's chambers.
Police Inspector Jesmond Borg, prosecuting, said the accused, who had a severe drug problem, had cooperated with the police and he asked for him to be held at the Forensic Unit of Mt Carmel Hospital in order to start a rehabilitation programme as soon as possible.
Magistrate Doreen Clarke jailed the accused for eight years and fined him €5,000.