Two charged over garage cannabis stash

Two men were arraigned today in court accused of trafficking two kilograms of cannabis.

31-year-old Wayne Grima, of Paola, and Tony Curmi, 32 of Tarxien, were accused of conspiring to traffic cannabis. Grima had agreed to collect and keep the consignment for Curmi in his garage in Tarxien.

The two men pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Police Inspector Herman Mula said Grima had cooperated with the police and explained what the plan had been. Grima agreed to testify against Curmi in a separate criminal case regarding the drug haul. 

Grima was granted bail against a deposit of €500 and a €4,500 personal guarantee and ordered to observe a curfew and report daily to his local police station. 

Magistrate Carol Peralta, however turned down Curmi's request for bail, remanding him in custody. 

Lawyers Franco Debono, Marion Camilleri and Angie Muscat appeared for Grima while lawyer Noel Cutajar represented Curmi.