Dutch man arrested on €1.5 million drugs charges

A 42-year-old Dutch man was arrested in connection with the importation and trafficking of nine kilos of  cocaine and heroin, with a street value of around €1.5 million.

Following months of surveillance by drugs squad officers, the man was apprehended near Qormi where officers found the drugs.

A search of a garage in Sta Venera uncovered  nearly €380,000 in cash.

Source: Malta Police

Photos: Police Communications Office