23 arrested on drug charges

The work carried out recently by the Anti-Drug Squad of the police department has led to the arrest of 23 people between the ages of 17 and 45.

The arrested include both men and women from various nationalities, and are being investigated on charges related to simple possession, aggravated possession and trafficking of illegal substances including ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and cannabis resins.

Two of the arrested are still under arrest as they were found in possession of ecstacy and cocaine intended to be trafficked.

The police investigation is ongoing and the possibility remains that these people will shortly be taken to court under arrest.