Man Arrested At Malta Airport With €125,000 Worth Of Suspected Cocaine

A 23-year-old Brazilian man has been arrested at Malta International Airport after police allegedly found around one kilogram of suspected cocaine strapped to his body.

According to police, the arrest followed a joint intelligence-led operation involving multiple sections of the Malta Police Force, which identified the suspect as allegedly attempting to import a substantial quantity of drugs into Malta.

The man arrived in Malta on a flight from Barcelona during the night between Friday and Saturday. After entering the arrivals hall, he was stopped by police officers and searched.

During the search, officers noticed something suspicious beneath his shirt. They allegedly discovered a package taped to his abdomen containing around one kilogram of a substance suspected to be cocaine, with an estimated street value of approximately €125,000.

The man is being held in police custody and is expected to be arraigned in court today at around 11am before Magistrate Dr Tanya Sammut, where he will face charges related to the alleged importation of drugs.

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Dylan Attard

Dylan Attard is a Social Media Executive at Lovin Malta and a proud Gozitan with a passion for digital media, content creation, and social trends. Outside of work, you’ll usually find him at the gym, watching series or doomscrolling.