A man who risked up to 10 years in prison after more than 100g of cannabis was found in his car has been conditionally discharged on the basis of evidence that the drug was for his personal use.
Fabio Ignazzitto, 32, was flagged down by local wardens in March of 2019, while driving through Halel Street, St Paul’s Bay.
The wardens had noticed a broken headlamp on the driver’s vehicle.
As they approached the man’s car, the distinct smell of cannabis roused the officers’ suspicion and prompted them to alert the Qawra police station.
A police officer arrived on-site and searched the driver’s car, finding several partially smoked cigarettes inside a metal container and a plastic bag containing a green substance.
The driver was escorted to the police station for questioning.
In his statement, the man admitted that the day before he had bought 130 grams of marijuana for €430, out of which he had taken “two or three grams” to make a joint.
Criminal action was instituted…
