A man was jailed for 16 months after admitting to trafficking in heroin and possessing cannabis and heroin on and before March 17, 2002.

After Magistrate Lawrence Quintano heard Etienne Camilleri of Żejtun plead guilty to the charges he jailed and fined him €1,165.

Magistrate Quintano added that if the fine was not paid within 18 months it would be converted into three months imprisonment.

Police Inspector Norbert Ciappara prosecuted.