A man is under arrest for suspected cocaine trafficking, the police said.

The 39-year-old Syrian was arrested by officers from the Vice Squad during a raid on a garage in Balzan on Wednesday.

The officers found cash and 150 packets of suspected cocaine ready for trafficking.

Magistrate Yana Micallef Stafrace is holding an inquiry. The man is expected to be arraigned on Friday. 

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