A 'considerable' amount of undeclared alcoholic drinks were seized as the consignment was being carried on a van which arrived in Malta from Sicily last Friday, the Customs Department said.

It said investigations were sparked by an inspection by a VAT official as the goods were distributed to various establishments by two Italians

The two men were taken to court today and each fined €11,172. The consignment was seized.

 

 

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