Four arrested in Sliema drug bust

Four persons were arrested after being found in possession of substances suspected to be cocaine and heroin. The substances were found inside a residence in Triq Amery in Sliema. 

The police said the persons arrested were two men and two women, aged between 29 and 53.

Inside the residence, the police found a number of sachets filled with white and brown powder suspected to be cocaine and heroin, objects related to drug abuse and trafficking, and an amount of cash. 

A police investigation is currently ongoing, and a magisterial inquiry has been appointed to the case.

The persons are expected to be arraigned in court in the coming days.