Slovak found carrying 800 grammes of heroin

A 19-year-old man from Slovakia has been arrested and is expected to be arraigned in Court in the coming days after he was found in possession of heroin. The police said the man was found carrying 800 grammes of heroin in 80 capsules on his arrival to...

A 19-year-old man from Slovakia has been arrested and is expected to be arraigned in Court in the coming days after he was found in possession of heroin.

The police said the man was found carrying 800 grammes of heroin in 80 capsules on his arrival to Malta in a flight from Brussels last night.

The find was made by Customs enforcement officers assisted by the Drug Squad.

An inquiry is being held.

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