Cocaine found in Germany addressed to Malta

Cocaine found in a packet addressed to a house in Sta Venera has led to the arrest of two foreigners, the police said. The foreigners are a 25-year-old Nigerian, formerly resident at the Hal Far Open Centre but now holding an address in Cospicua, and a...

Cocaine found in a packet addressed to a house in Sta Venera has led to the arrest of two foreigners, the police said.

The foreigners are a 25-year-old Nigerian, formerly resident at the Hal Far Open Centre but now holding an address in Cospicua, and a 19-year-old from Burkina Faso, who resides at the Marsa Open Centre.

The police said this morning that the find was made on Wednesday by customs’ officers in Germany who were inspecting packages.

A suspicious package included a large tin of liquid in which cocaine was mixed.

Customs in Malta and the Drug Squad were informed to investigate and the package was brought to Malta by a police officer.

An inquiry is being held.

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