Zachary Street in Valletta was closed off this morning after a package raised suspicion that it could be a bomb.

The narrow street opposite St John's Co-Cathedral was closed off at both ends  as bomb disposal experts went to the scene.

The package was seen in a bag in the middle of the road between St John Square and Melita Street. 

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