A 35-year-old man has been arrested for suspected drug trafficking following a police raid this morning. 

The suspect, a resident of Birżebbuġa was found with 25 capsules, believed to contain cocaine as well as four bags with white powder - weighing around half a kilo. 

A bag sealer was also found leading police to suspect they were intended to be used for drug trafficking. 

The man is expected to be arraigned tomorrow. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered. 

 

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