Updated: Police arrest two men in separate drug operations in Paola and Pieta<\/p>\n
Two men are facing legal action following separate police operations targeting drug-related crimes in Paola and Pieta yesterday morning.<\/p>\n
A 28-year-old resident of Paola was taken into police custody yesterday morning after being found in possession of a significant quantity of suspected cannabis, the police said Thursday.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 am at Toni Bezzina Garden. While conducting a routine foot patrol in the area, police officers stopped the man for questioning. A search of his person led to the discovery of a paper bag containing two large, sealed packages filled with what is suspected to be cannabis buds.<\/p>\n
Following the initial find, the investigation moved to the man’s residence located on Kordin Street, Paola. During a thorough search of the property, officers uncovered additional quantities of the suspected drug.<\/p>\n
In total, approximately half a kilogram of cannabis was seized during the operation. Police also confiscated various items typically associated with drug paraphernalia and distribution.<\/p>\n
The suspect remains in custody and is expected to be arraigned in court within the next few days to face charges related to aggravated drug possession.<\/p>\n
In a second, unrelated incident around 10:00 am, police surveillance near St. Luke’s Hospital in Pieta led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man from Valletta.<\/p>\n
Officers became suspicious of the man while he was in his vehicle and proceeded to conduct a search.<\/p>\n
They found various sachets containing substances suspected to be cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, along with an undisclosed amount of cash.<\/p>\n
This individual is set to be arraigned today at 10:00 am before Magistrate Dr. Tanya Sammut.<\/p>\n
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