Police in Malta have arrested three individuals after a targeted operation in Mosta led to the seizure of 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, marking another significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking on the island. The bust was the result of surveillance and intelligence work carried out by specialist units, who had been monitoring suspects believed to be involved in the storage and distribution of illicit substances. During the operation, officers moved in on a property in Mosta where the cocaine was discovered, with the total weight of the drugs estimated at 1.3 kilograms.
The three people detained are now in police custody and are expected to face charges related to possession and trafficking of narcotics, offences that carry severe penalties under Maltese law. Authorities have not yet released the identities or nationalities of those arrested, nor details about whether the cocaine was intended for local distribution or wider networks, as investigations into the source and intended destination of the drugs remain active. The seizure forms part of a broader crackdown by the Malta Police Force on the supply of Class A drugs, with recent operations increasingly focused on disrupting distribution rings operating in residential areas.
While the street value of the confiscated cocaine has not been officially confirmed, seizures of this quantity typically represent a substantial financial loss for organised groups and are considered a major haul in the local context. Police are continuing inquiries to establish if further arrests will follow and whether the suspects have links to other drug-related activity across Malta and Gozo. The case is expected to be brought before the courts once preliminary investigations and forensic analysis of the seized substance are complete.
