During 2008 there were 14 instances in which Customs officers called for police help to deal with suspect material.

In 13 instances the material turned out to be drugs, while on the other occasion it was fireworks.

The information was given by Finance Minister Tonio Fenech in answer to a parliamentary question by Ċensu Galea (PN).

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