The police are investigating whether a sack found in the sea off Dahlet Qorrot, Gozo, contained drugs.

The discovery was made by an amateur fisherman this morning.

According to initial reports, it was suspected that the sack contained 25 kilos of cannabis resin. The alleged drug was sealed in waterproof containers.

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