The alleged mastermind behind the 2009 VAT fraud scandal, Nigel John Abela, 38, from Dingli, this morning pleaded not guilty to being in possession of cocaine and the illegal possession of firearms, including a pump action long rifle.

Lawyers Veronique Dalli and Jose Herrera asked for the case to be postponed so that they could regulate their position on the charges.

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