Libyan charged over heroin importation

Khaled El Hadi Elbizanti, 31, of Tripoli, has been charged with conspiring to import heroin and of importing the drug last Thursday. He was also accused of being in possession of the drug. The accused pleaded not guilty and was remanded in...

Khaled El Hadi Elbizanti, 31, of Tripoli, has been charged with conspiring to import heroin and of importing the drug last Thursday.

He was also accused of being in possession of the drug.

The accused pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody.

Police Inspector Pierre Grech prosecuted.

Lawyer Leon Bencini was defence counsel.

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