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St. Paul’s Bay man arrested after drugs and cash found during traffic stop

A 28-year-old man from St. Paul’s Bay was arrested after police discovered suspected drugs and cash in his vehicle.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon on Triq il-Port Ruman, St. Paul’s Bay during a routine foot patrol. Officers noticed the man using a mobile phone while driving and stopped him for further inspection. Upon realizing the man did not possess a valid driving license, police conducted a search of the vehicle. They found several sachets of what is suspected to be cocaine, along with a quantity of cash hidden in a basket.

The suspect was taken into custody and is being held at the Floriana Police lock-up. He is expected to be brought before Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit in court today, Monday, at 11:00 a.m.


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