In a major overnight police operation targeting drug trafficking and organised crime, four individuals - three men and a woman - were arrested after being found in possession of a substantial quantity of illegal substances.

The operation began at approximately 1.30am when police officers intercepted a vehicle in the Tal-Balal area of San Ġwann. Inside the car were two men and a woman who, according to police, are suspected members of an organized criminal group involved in drug distribution.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a quantity of pills suspected to be ecstasy, as well as a white powder believed to be cocaine.

Following the vehicle stop, police carried out coordinated searches at multiple residences linked to the suspects. During these raids, a third man was arrested, and additional drugs were seized. The confiscated substances included approximately 400 ecstasy pills, ketamine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and synthetic cannabis.

Authorities estimate the street value of the seized drugs to be around €30,000.

The arrested individuals, aged between 23 and 30, are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

Magistrate Dr Antoine Agius Bonnici is leading an inquiry.