Police conducted a major drugs operation in Luxembourg City's Gare district from 4.30pm on Thursday until 2.30am on Friday morning.

A suspected drug dealer was caught in the act by officers and subsequently taken into custody.

The 16 police officers participating in the operation confiscated a number of items from several people, including hashish, cocaine, cash and mobile phones.

Two of the individuals stopped by police did not have valid residency permits for Luxembourg.

RTL