Three arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking

White powder together with €20,000 in cash found in police raids on Hamrun and Valletta residences
 

Three suspects aged between 17 and 40 are being held by police
Three suspects aged between 17 and 40 are being held by police

Two men and a woman were remanded in custody on Tuesday after being caught in possession of white powder, thought to be cocaine, items related to drug use and trafficking, as well as €20,000 in cash.

Members of the drug squad, in conjunction with Valletta district police searched a number of residences in Valletta and Hamrun before arresting a 40-year-old woman from Hamrun, a 28-year-old man, also from Hamrun and a 17-year-old male from Valletta.

The suspects are being held in police custody to help the police in their investigations.