Two Men Charged with Drug Trafficking Offence Following Anonymous Tip-off in Paceville
Two men were found in possession of approximately 50 drug packets hidden on them after police received an anonymous tip-off regarding suspected drug dealing activity near the Axis complex in Paceville.
Two Men Charged with Drug Trafficking Offence Following Anonymous Tip-off in Paceville
Two men arrested outside a nightclub in Paceville with dozens of drug packets hidden on them admitted to charges of drug trafficking.
The arrests came following an anonymous tip-off received by police regarding suspected drug dealing activity near the Axis complex in Paceville, as reported by Times of Malta.
Officers identified two individuals matching the description provided and proceeded towards Abdikarim Isman Omar, aged 30, who lives in Marsaskala, and Abdirahman Abdala Hassan, aged 24, who lives in Santa Venera, near the Toy Room nightclub.
A subsequent search uncovered what prosecutors described as a "cocktail" of approximately 50 packets containing substances suspected to be drugs.
According to testimony in court, Hassan was found carrying 30 packets containing a white substance in a trouser pocket, along with an object resembling a pipe, a mobile phone and cigarettes.
Meanwhile, Omar allegedly carried 18 packets containing a white substance, a hard white substance and another packet containing a cinnamon and grey coloured substance, all hidden in his clothes.
The two were arrested on the spot and were later interrogated by investigators after they waived their right to legal assistance.
When charged in court, the two men admitted to the charges brought against them.
They will remain in custody at Corradino Correctional Facility pending sentencing, scheduled for 27 October.
The prosecution was conducted by Police Inspector Dylan Pace, assisted by lawyer Nadia Ciappara from the Office of the Attorney General. The accused were represented by legal aid lawyer Nadia Fiott.
Source: Lovin Malta