The police found a small quantity of explosives and material used in the production of fireworks during a raid on a Marsascala residence yesterday afternoon.

The police said that over the past few days it had received several reports on the suspicious presence of explosives at sites all over Malta. Inspections are being carried out of all suspected sites.

The police said a man is helping it in its investigations in the Marsascala case.

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