Two suspected drug dealers caught in St Julian’s

The duo were arrested by officers on patrol in Portomaso Street

Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged drug dealing in St Julian’s.

The duo, a 26-year-old Żurrieq man and a 23-year-old man from Senglea, were found with suspected cocaine, heroin and cannabis in their possession, as well as cash and several mobile phones.

The two were arrested after officers on patrol in Portomaso Street noticed them behaving suspiciously while driving a Toyota Vitz car.

A search of the vehicle was carried out, and the suspected drugs, cash and phones were found.

The pair are being held at the police lock-up in Floriana while investigations continue.

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