Official sources have denied international media speculation that a Libyan plane carrying Muammar Gaddafi may have arrived in Malta.

The claim was made by, among others, Sky News, although it said it could not confirm the report.

Sources at the Foreign Ministry said that Malta is a signatory of the International Criminal Court (ICC) convention.

"Should Col Gaddafi or any wanted Libyan government officials come to Malta, they will be arrested and transferred immediately to The Hague".

Gaddafi's whereabout remained unknown this morning after most of Tripoli fell into rebel hands last night. Two of Gaddafi's sons, Mohammed and heir-apparent Seif were captured by the rebels.

Diplomats said Muammar Gaddafi may still be in his Tripoli compound, which has still not been captured by the rebels.

WORKERS EVACUATED ON SPECIAL FLIGHT

The sources said that the last flight to arrive in Malta from Tripoli was on Saturday, when a number of Maltese workers were evacuated. The special flight was arranged by the Maltese government.

A small Maltese-registered ship, the MV Triva 1, was unable to berth in Tripoli harbour to evacuate foreign nationals from Libya yesterday morning after it was targeted by gunfire.

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