Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested in Gozo After Police Tip-Off
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In brief
- A 37-year-old Albanian man was arrested in Gozo on suspicion of drug trafficking.
- Police acted on a tip-off about suspicious activity involving a vehicle in Marsalforn.
- Suspected drugs were found in the man's car, leading to his arrest and transfer to police headquarters.
A 37-year-old Albanian man, residing in Sannat, was arrested in Gozo on Tuesday evening in connection with suspected drug trafficking. The arrest followed a police operation in Marsalforn.
Police received information about suspicious movements involving a Mazda vehicle in Triq Ulisse, Marsalforn. Officers quickly went to the area to investigate the report.
Upon arrival, police found the man and searched his vehicle. During the search, officers discovered suspected drugs. The man was immediately arrested.
Following his arrest, the suspect was taken to Gozo General Hospital for medical checks. He was then transferred to the Police Headquarters in Floriana for further questioning.
Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech is leading a magisterial inquiry into the case, gathering all relevant evidence and facts.
The 37-year-old Albanian man, who was arrested in Gozo yesterday on suspicion of drug trafficking, is expected to be arraigned in court. He will face charges related to drug trafficking and possession.
Reports indicate that the drugs found in his possession were identified as cocaine and cannabis. The arrest followed a police tip-off about suspicious activity involving a vehicle in Marsalforn, leading to the discovery of suspected drugs in the man's car.
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