Somali jailed nine months for trafficking cocaine, drug money donated to charity

Thursday, December 03, 2015

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A 19-year-old Somali was jailed for nine months and fined €600 after admitting to trafficking cannabis earlier this week.

Abdi Ali Mahammed, who lives in Gzira, was arraigned before Magistrate Gabriella Vella. The court heard how the accused sold seven grams of cannabis for €140 two days ago at various clubs in Paceville. He had already spent €40 by the time he was arrested.

Mr Mahammed initially pleaded innocent but later changed his plea.

In handing down the sentence, Magisrate Vella considered the fact that the crime was committed in an area frequented by youths but also took note that the accused had collaborated with the police, leading to the arrest of another man. She ordered that the remaining €100 be donated to the Ursuline Sisters Crèche of Sliema.

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