Saturday, 11th October 2008

Cocaine mule nabbed at airport

A Nigerian, aged 33 years, is to be charged with cocaine trafficking today after drugs were allegedly found in his stomach as he arrived from Valencia, Spain on Thursday afternoon, the police said.

The Nigerian, who lives in Valencia, was stopped for a routine check by members of the police vice squad and the Customs drug section on arrival in Malta.

The police said that the man, who was acting suspiciously, was subjected to a medical test and an X-Ray at Mater Dei Hospital.

The X-Ray revealed that he had a number of capsules in his stomach allegedly containing cocaine, the police said.

Magistrate Audrey Demicoli has opened an inquiry with the help of a team of court experts.

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Comments

Mario Briffa (on 13/10/08)

WELL DONE to the Customs and Police personnel involved in this case. Thanks to these dedicated and attentive persons, another illegal importation has been ceased. PROSIT and KEEP IT UP.

l Galea (on 11/10/08)

@J Farrugia

He is called a mule because he carries the merchandize for others like mules do.

Can you put it through your head that the words racism, racist, xenophobia etc. have lost their value and do not impress anyone any longer ?

Sam Ramage (on 11/10/08)

They are called MULES as they carry things for the drug trafficker for a few pounds, they think it is easy money maybe they are drug users them selfs and its a way off maybe paying back their debt to the drug trafficker. hope that helps.

J Farrugia (on 11/10/08)

Why did you call this Nigerian "a mule". Is this racism? Can you enlighten me as to why this Nigerian was called a mule?