Heroin Haul: Man Arrested After €13,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Ħamrun

Heroin Haul: Man Arrested After €13,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Ħamrun

In the heart of Ħamrun, a bustling town just a stone’s throw from Valletta, police officers made a significant discovery this week. Hidden away in a residential street, they found a stash of heroin with a street value of over €13,000. The seizure, made on Tuesday, has through the local community and led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man.

Operation Leads to Arrest and Seizure

The operation, carried out by theĦamrun Police Station, resulted in the seizure of 65 grams of heroin. The drugs were found in a residential property on Triq il-Kbira, a busy street lined with apartments and local shops. The arrested man, a resident of Ħamrun, is being held in custody pending further investigations.

Superintendent Keith Mercieca, the officer in charge of the Ħamrun Police Station, commented on the operation, “This seizure is a significant blow to drug trafficking in Ħamrun. We are committed to keeping our community safe, and operations like this demonstrate our dedication to achieving that goal.”

Community Reaction and the Fight Against Drugs

News of the seizure has been met with relief and concern by the Ħamrun community. Many residents have expressed their support for the police’s efforts to combat drug trafficking in their town. However, some have also raised concerns about the ongoing drug problem in Malta.

Malta’s Minister for Home Affairs and National Security, Byron Camilleri, has echoed these concerns, stating, “Drug trafficking is a serious issue that affects our communities. We are committed to working with the police and other stakeholders to tackle this problem head-on.”

The Ħamrun Police Station has urged anyone with information about drug trafficking in the area to come forward. They can be contacted on 2122 4001 or via the 119 emergency number.