Teenager arrested for suspected drug trafficking

The arrest was made in Għaxaq.

A 17-year-old boy is under arrest over suspected drug trafficking in Għaxaq.

The police said the Msida teenager was arrested after he was observed acting suspiciously, meeting several people possibly to sell drugs.

Officers seized 53 sachets of suspected cocaine, 11 sachets of suspected heroin and three sachets of suspected synthetic cannabis found on his person, as well as a quantity of cash.

The boy is expected to be taken to court later on Sunday. 

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