A man and a woman have been arrested after they were found in possession of cocaine on arrival in Malta from Paris.

The police said the two people, who are from the Caribbean but hold a French passport, arrived in Malta on Friday morning.

They were stopped at soon as they left the airport and found in possession of around two kilograms of the drug.

The two were arrested and taken to the police headquarters in Floriana. They may be charged on Saturday.

An inquiry is being held.

Police investigations are continuing.

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