A 41-year-old Rabat man is in police custody after he was caught with two kilos of suspected cocaine hidden in his car. 

The man was driving off the catamaran from Sicily on Saturday night when drug squad officers stopped him and searched his vehicle.

Officers found a false bottom attached to the car chassis. Inside, they discovered two kilograms of white powder they believe to be cocaine, one kiolgram of suspected cannabis and around 500g of cannabis resin. 

Magistrate Josette Demicoli is leading an inquiry into the case. Police say investigations into the case are underway, with the suspect expected to be arraigned in court on Monday. 

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