Freeport drug bust: Police arrest third man connected to ‘organised crime network’
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Zejtun as investigations continue into a 146kg drugs bust at the Freeport. In a press statement, the police said intensive investigations allowed them to identify another man involved in what they describe as an "organised crime network in the country". The police have also seized a considerable amount of cash, luxury cars and jewelry in connection with the arrest.
The 31-year-old will be arraigned in court at around 9:30am on Thursday in front of Magistrate Astrid May Grima.
He will be charged with drug trafficking, money laundering, and organised crime, among other offences.
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- ^ Two remanded in custody for 146kg cocaine bust at Freeport (www.maltatoday.com.mt)