3 people arrested after two operations against drug trafficking

Apr 12 2021

The Maltese Police Force’s Drug squad arrested three persons in two separate operations involving drug trafficking. The first operation occurred yesterday in Qormi after observations on the movement of a 23-year-old teen from Hamrun. The teen attempted to escape and crashed into another car, after which the authorities arrested him. 230 packets of drugs were found in the vehicle.

Another operation was carried out early this morning where a similar situation occurred concerning a 29-year-old in Fgura. At the same time, a residence in Bormla was surrounded and a 66-year-old man was arrested. Several amounts of cash and valuable items were found after both these operations. Investigations are still underway as the three men are being held in lockup.

#MaltaDaily

Friends reunion will use original opening credits fountain and stage

Apr 12 2021

The long awaited reunion of the iconic fan-favourite sitcom Friends will allegedly be using the original fountain used in the opening credits of the series. The reunion was also partly filmed on the shows’ old stage over a three-day period last week. A live audience will also be part of the reunion, allegedly made up of hired union extras who were screened for COVID-19.

Chandler Bing actor Matthew Perry posted a photo, and quickly deleted, a photo on Instagram of himself getting ready with the caption ‘Seconds before eating a makeup brush. Not to mention reuniting with my Friends.’ Shortly afterwards, a photo from Warner Bros. Studios lot shows bleachers and equipment set up around the iconic fountain. Who knows what else this reunion has in store for us fans!

#MaltaDaily

Armier Motorsports track backed by local council

Apr 12 2021

The Mellieha local council and Transport Malta have backed up the plan to turn a disused quarry in Armier into an off-road motorsports track. The decision was met with objections from environmentalists, activists and farmers in the area as the 16,000sqm area which is set to be transformed is already being used as a dumping site for debris. The concerns raised are in regards to the project’s impact on the agricultural area, which is protected under law.

An application for the project was already submitted in 2016 but has underwent several changes since. The Mellieha local council informed the planning authority that it is backing the project, with environmentalists stating that the project will lead to significant pollution and traffic towards the otherwise rural area.

#MaltaDaily

Huge queues in front of UK shops and bars following reopening

Apr 12 2021

Huge queues have formed as the UK opens several bars and shops with customers making their way out of lockdown to either shop or grab a drink. Part of the roadmap out of lockdown as set by Boris Johnson was reopening beer gardens across England, with a rule of six in application – meaning people can meet up to five other people from different households.

Gyms, outdoor hospitality and non-essentials are also reopening. Shoppers have also made it to High Street after around three months of closure. Primark shops saw queues forming at around 7am in London and Birmingham and like many other shops extended opening hours to 10pm to avoid crowding. And that’s not all as some customers found a way around the queue problem by camping outside bars!

#MaltaDaily