Youth carrying 100 cocaine capsules arrested at airport

A 23-year-old man was arrested by police at the Malta International Airport after he was found in possession of drugs on arrival in the country.

The arrest was made during a joint operation by the police and customs officers.

The man was found to be in possession of 100 capsules thought to be cocaine.

He is expected to be arraigned in the coming days, police said.

Police investigations are ongoing.