A 31-year-old man was arrested after he was found in possession of 30 packets containing suspected cocaine and cannabis. 

The police said in a statement the drugs were found during patrolling of Triq Santu Wistin. 

The man was acting suspiciously and when the officers approached him, he fled.

He was arrested soon after in a hotel, which he had accessed through a backdoor. 

During the arrest, a police officer was injured. 

Police investigations are ongoing.

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