A Sicilian man was this afternoon remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to smuggling four kilogrammes of cannabis which were found hidden in his car upon his arrival from Pozzallo.

Martino Aiello, 49, was accused of attempting to smuggle the cannabis into Malta, conspiracy to import drugs, drug trafficking and possession.

Before Magistrate Carol Peralta, the man, who said he is unemployed, pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.

Inspector Herman Mula prosecuted while lawyer Joseph Mizzi appeared for the accused.

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