Two arrests made following cocaine find

A Nigerian and his Maltese wife have been arrested following a find of close to half a kilo of cocaine yesterday afternoon. The police said the find was made following weeks of observations and investigations which led to the police searching the...

A Nigerian and his Maltese wife have been arrested following a find of close to half a kilo of cocaine yesterday afternoon.

The police said the find was made following weeks of observations and investigations which led to the police searching the couple's apartment in Zurrieq.

The drug, in 48 capsules, was hidden in the kitchen cupboard.

Both the Nigerian and his wife are 27.

Duty magistrate Joseph Apap Bologna appointed experts to help in an inquiry.

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