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title: "Eight Arrested in Marsa Drug Raid, Including Four Living Illegally"
date: 2026-04-25T22:59:06.733+00:00
updated: 2026-04-26T08:01:06.827+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-04-25/eight-arrested-marsa-drug-raid-illegal-residents
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Eight Arrested in Marsa Drug Raid, Including Four Living Illegally

## In brief

- Police arrested eight individuals during a drug raid carried out in Marsa.
- Four of those arrested are suspected of drug-related offences.
- The other four individuals were found to be living in Malta illegally.

Police conducted a raid in Marsa, leading to the arrest of eight individuals. The operation targeted drug-related activities in the area.

During the raid, four people were arrested on suspicion of drug offences. The police investigation into these individuals is ongoing.

Additionally, another four individuals were apprehended after being found to be residing in Malta without legal permits. They are facing separate proceedings related to their immigration status.

Both ONE News and state broadcaster TVM News reported on the arrests made during the Marsa operation.

Following a drug raid in Marsa on Friday, police confirmed the arrest of four Maltese nationals on charges of drug trafficking and possession. During the operation, officers seized hundreds of pre-packaged doses of cannabis, heroin, and cocaine.

In addition to the drug arrests, four foreign nationals were detained for not possessing valid documentation. These individuals are now facing deportation proceedings.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Newsbook provided additional details on the individuals arrested and the types of drugs seized during the operation.

## Updates

- **2026-04-26:** Updated with details on the drugs seized and the nationality of those arrested on drug charges.

## Sources (3)

- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/4-arrested-in-drug-raid-in-marsa-4-people-also-found-living-illegally-in-malta/ "4 arrested in drug raid in Marsa – 4 people also found living illegally in Malta")
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/four-arrested-in-marsa-drug-raid-as-police-also-detain-migrants-without-documentation/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/arrestati-erba-frejd-ghad-droga-fil-marsa-arrestati-erbgha-ohra-minhabba-li-kienu-qed-jghixu-fmalta-illegalment/)

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