Two Dutch nationals, aged 34 and 38, were arrested in Swieqi on Monday afternoon as part of an ongoing police investigation into a major drug trafficking operation. This follows a previous court case earlier this year involving another individual linked to the same criminal network.

Following intensive surveillance and investigative work, police officers conducted raids on properties associated with the suspects. During a search of a residence in Swieqi, officers discovered drug paraphernalia along with approximately 890 grams of suspected amphetamines and 550 grams of suspected ketamine.

A simultaneous search of the second suspect's home in Ħal Kirkop yielded further evidence of drug use, as well as pink pills, a quantity of suspected cocaine, and a collection of forged documents.

The suspects are currently being held at the police lock-up. The case has been referred to Magistrate Dr. Philip Galea Farrugia, who has launched an official inquiry. The two men are scheduled to be arraigned in court today at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Dr. Donatella Frendo Dimech.