The police are investigating the discovery of a truck loaded with firework material in Triq- is-Surg, Xaghra, Gozo.

The discovery was made after an anonymous tip-off to the police shortly before noon.

The police said there was a "considerable amount" of firework material in the Ford truck.

Magistrate Anthony Ellul is holding an inquiry.

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