Young man arrested after St Julian’s drug bust

A 22-year-old San Gwann resident was arrested yesterday after being found in possession of 250 grams of substances suspected to be cannabis and cocaine, ready for trafficking.

A digital scale, a number of plastic sachets and €600 in cash, among other things, were also found in his possession, police said.

The man is expected to be arraigned in court in the coming days, accused with aggravated possession of the mentioned drugs, recidivism and for driving a vehicle without insurance.

Police investigations are ongoing.