Two men suspected of drug trafficking in Friday night Paceville arrests
The men were caught in possession of suspected cocaine and cannabis
Two men are being held in custody for suspected drug trafficking after being caught separately in Paceville in possession of substances suspected to be cannabis and cocaine.
The men were arrested on Friday night in separate police operations in the popular clubbing district.
One of the accused, a 32-year-old Jamaican national, was apprehended after police noticed him acting suspiciously, the police said in a statement.
He tried to escape while his bag was being searched and became aggressive during his subsequent arrest, causing the arresting officers light injuries. Eight sachets of alleged cocaine and 20 sachets of suspected cannabis were found in his possession.
One of the men was caught with six sachets of suspected cannabis. Photo: Communications Office, Malta Police Force.
One suspect was found carrying eight packets of suspected cocaine and 20 packets of alleged cannabis. Photo: Communications Office, Malta Police Force.
Later that night, police apprehended a 50-year-old Eritrean man after noticing him acting suspiciously.
The man was searched, with police finding six sachets of alleged cannabis and a “considerable amount” of cash, leading to the man’s arrest.
Both men are expected to be arraigned in Court in the coming days.