A 30-year-old man is under arrest after the police found what they described as 'a considerable' amount of suspected cocaine in his car.

Officers stopped the car at Pinto Wharf, Floriana during the night after following it for some time.

The operation was performed by officers from the Drug Squad and the Rapid Intervention Union. 

Magistrate Gabriella Vella is holding an inquiry.

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