A 24-year-old Nigerian who lives in Trieste was arrested after he was found carrying some 500 grammes of cocaine in capsules.

He arrived in Malta on a flight from Brussels. The find was made by Customs Officials working in coordination with the Drug Squad.

An inquiry is being held.

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