Updated: Romanian charged with smuggling cocaine

Mihai Miu, 56, of Romania, has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to smuggling 1.1 kilos of cocaine.

The cocaine was found by sharp eyed Customs officers in the sole of his shoes on his arrival at Malta International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

The police said that Mr Miu, who resides in Spain, was stopped after he was seen acting in a suspicious manner. He had arrived in Malta on a flight from Dusseldorf.

It is not the first time that the man came to Malta.

An inquiry is being held by Magistrate Audrey Demicoli.