Man jailed for trafficking drugs at Old Prison party

21-year-old, Andre' Falzon of San Gwann was imprisoned for three years for trafficking ecstasy pills.

Prosecuting inspector Gabrielle Micallef told the court how the youth was arrested yesterday night during a party at the Old Victorian Prison in Paola. The inspector explained that 50 pills were found in Falzon's possession.

16 other youths were arrested form the same party.

Falzon pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against him. Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera took into consideration the accused's early admission however held that drug trafficking was a very serious offence. She imprisoned Falzon for three years.

Inspector Gabrielle Micallef prosecuted while, legal aid lawyer Renzo Porsella Flores appeared for the accused.