Police on Saturday said they had arrested three people for alleged drug possession and suspected intent to distribute.

On Friday afternoon, members of the drug force (Ykan) intercepted a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old man. Also on board were two other men, aged 20 and 21.

After the car was checked, police found 44 grammes of a white powder, believed to be cocaine, 65 grammes of marijuana, 23 grammes of hemp resin, 5 grammes of crystal meth, a precision scale, as well as €5,910 in cash.

Moreover, an additional 24 grammes of marijuana were found on the person of the driver, along with 3 grammes of crystal meth, a white powder believed to be cocaine weighing 2.5 grammes, as well as €280 in cash.

The two 21-year-olds were arrested at the scene. The 20-year-old passenger was arrested later after a warrant was issued.