AFM crack-down on drug abuse within its ranks

The Armed Forces of Malta launches crack-down on drug abuse within its ranks by increasing frequency of drug tests and toughening disciplinary action.

8 July 2012, 12:00am
by Karl Stagno-Navarra

Sunday newspaper Illum is informed that up to five soldiers have been dismissed after testing positive for drugs

The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is stepping up its efforts against drug abuse within its ranks by increasing the frequency of random drug tests and the immediate dismissal of soldiers who test positive.

Sunday newspaper Illum is informed that up to five soldiers have been dismissed after testing positive. One of the dismissed soldiers is a former guard at the President's and Prime Minister's residences.

The soldier was caught taking crack in the toilets at the AFM's barracks in Safi.