Man arraigned after cocaine haul found at St Julian’s hotel

A 36-year-old man from Żejtun has been arraigned in court on Friday after police found around 41 grams of cocaine in his possession while he was staying at a hotel in St Julian’s.

Ian Zammit was charged with aggravated possession of cocaine in circumstances indicating that the drug was not intended for his personal use.

The alleged offence was also committed within 100 metres of a place frequented by young people.

Zammit was further charged with breaching three separate bail conditions imposed in May 2024, December 2024, and May 2025.

Inspector Kelsey Bugeja told the court that the discovery of the drugs stemmed from investigations into another offence, with another individual also involved.

While residing at the hotel, a search of Zammit’s person revealed a white substance suspected to be cocaine. A subsequent search of his hotel room uncovered additional quantities of the substance, both in powder form and in small blocks.

The total amount of drugs found was estimated at approximately 41 grams.

Zammit pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.

The validity of the arrest was not contested and no request for bail was made at this stage.

Zammit had previously been arraigned in June 2025 in connection with a domestic violence case involving his former partner.

The prosecution was led by Inspector Kelsey Bugeja together with AG lawyer Nadia Ciappara.

Lawyers Franco Debono and Marion Camilleri appeared for the accused.

Magistrate Tanya Sammut presided over the arraignment.

 

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