Two suspected drug traffickers arrested yesterday were today denied bail after pleading not guilty to charges brought against them. 

The two - a 25-year-old Venezuelan woman and 39-year-old Nigerian man who lives in Marsascala - were arrested yesterday, after the woman was caught with a kilo of suspected cocaine upon her arrival at Malta International Airport. 

Police believe the drug was to be handed over to the Nigerian man and suspect the two of being part of an international drugs ring. 

Magistrate Josette Demicoli presided over today's court session. Inspectors Frank Anthony Tabone and Justine Grech led the prosecution, 

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