Man who carried drug capsules in stomach suffers constipation
An Italian man who carried drug capsules in his stomach was arrested by the police after he suffered constipation and sought medical help, a court was told this morning.
Andrea Marcozzi, 40, a resident of Madrid, pleaded not guilty to having imported cocaine in 66 capsules hidden in his stomach.
The man had initially told the court that he wanted to plead guilty, but he then changed his plea.
Police Inspector Pierre Grech said that the accused managed to pass most of the capsules in his hotel room but some six capsules had remained in his stomach and he called a doctor.
The police were then alerted.
The man, who works as a waiter, arrived in Malta two days ago.
He remains under medical surveillance.
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Mr Pieter van Gelder
May 11th 2011, 18:41
He pleaded not guilty... How is this not being in contempt of court?
Mr Mike Farrugia
May 11th 2011, 14:14
An Italian working as a waiter? Why can't the Maltese do that sort of work?
Mr Mario Borg
May 11th 2011, 14:42
Maybe because Madrid is a bit far! lol
Robert Lewis
May 11th 2011, 14:48
because most probably he works as a waiter in Spain, not in Malta from what I can gather
Mr John Vella
May 11th 2011, 15:06
@Mike The Italian man is a drug trafficker, he is not a waiter anymore. He came to Malta two days ago ,he used to work as a waiter in Italy.
He is a 40 year old and he never heard of laxatives, so he went to a doctor for a prescription thinking that the doctor will not report him to the police.
Andrea all you had to do is eat as much as you can and take laxatives. However you won't be needing any laxatives while you are at Corradino.
Mr phil sam
May 11th 2011, 17:53
Maltese do not suffer with constipation. LOL