Commendations after drugs bust in housing estate

Police Sergeant Craig Goldwin and Constables Joseph Cassaglia and Michael Heap had spotted a man acting suspiciously in the area who, when challenged by officers handed over a plastic bag containing 43 grammes of cannabis resin and a wrapper with 33 grammes of cocaine. 

A digital set of scales in working order was also confiscated by police.

Commissioner McGrail praised the officers’ “excellent work and observation skills,” together with their “methodical and professional approach,” which resulted in an effective anti-drug operation.

The drug dealer was subsequently convicted in court and handed a three year prison sentence.

Mr McGrail further stated that the case had brought to light the positive interaction of police officers across Gibraltar, by means of intelligence led targeted neighbourhood patrols and close vigilance strategies that can often go unnoticed but are vital to detect and disrupt criminality.

06-03-19 PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR