Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Gozo

The arrest was made near Marsalforn after a tip-off

A man is under arrest on suspicion of drug trafficking from his car in Gozo.

The police said the arrest was made near Marsalforn late on Tuesday after officers were alerted to suspicious movements of the car in Triq Ulisse.

Police noticed a person about to get into the car and arrested the driver. A search of the vehicle revealed substances believed to be cocaine and cannabis that were ready for trafficking. Cash and items related to drugs were also found.

The arrested man is a 38-year-old Albanian resident in Sannat. He is expected to be taken to court on Thursday. 

 

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