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Two arrested over airport cocaine find
Woman believed to have been carrying one kilo of cocaine and Nigerian man suspected of being part of an international drugs ring.
11 December 2016, 9:20am
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
The Nigerian woman was arrested at the Malta International Airport and was carrying what is believed to be one kilo of cocaine
A 29-year-old South American woman and a 39-year-old Nigerian, who resides in Marsaskala, were arrested by police due to their alleged involvement in an international drugs ring, police said.
The woman was arrested upon her arrival at Malta International Airport and was carrying a kilo of white substance, believed to be cocaine. Police said the drug was intended to be handed over to the Nigerian.
The two are expected to be charged in court today to face drug importation and trafficking charges.
Police investigations are ongoing.
