3 Youth Arrested For Drug Importation

Oct 26 2024

Yesterday afternoon, three youth were arrested in relation to drug importation. Preliminary investigations yielded the packet which was being brought over from abroad containing a considerable amount of cannabis resin.

The suspects were Belgian and Danish nationals.

On Friday, at around noon, one of the youth went to pick up the packet from Ħal Luqa. He was followed by police to a Ħaż-Żebbuġ residence where he was arrested.

A few moments later, the two other youth approached the residence with a motorcycle to pick up the packet. The packet contained around half a kilo of cannabis resin, with a value of around €5,000.

The two persons fled the scene once they realised police were on site – one taking off on foot and the other with the vehicle.

The person who ran was arrested a few moments later, whereas the other person was arrested in a residence in Ħal Qormi.

More searches yielded over 50 packets of cannabis and other packets containing ketamine and MDMA ready for trafficking.

The persons are aged 21, 22 and 23 years old and are set to be taken to court today at around 11am.

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First Aer Lingus Flight Lands At Malta Airport

Oct 26 2024

Aer Lingus launched its direct Dublin-to-Malta route with an inaugural flight landing at Malta International Airport.

The new service, operating three times weekly, aims to strengthen tourism, business, and cultural connections between Ireland and Malta, making Malta a convenient destination for Irish travellers and beyond.

Maltese Ambassador to Ireland, Giovanni Buttigieg, noted that the route results from months of planning, benefiting both Irish tourism to Malta and the Maltese community residing in Ireland.

The service also offers potential advantages for trade, facilitating the movement of goods between the two nations, especially given current reductions in flights from Dublin Airport due to passenger limits.

Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, emphasised Aer Lingus’ role in enhancing Malta’s connectivity, especially to Northern Europe and North America, leveraging Dublin’s transatlantic services.

This route aligns with Malta’s strategy to expand its reach in long-haul markets. Maltese Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo highlighted that the route is part of a broader initiative to diversify Malta’s tourism, attracting visitors year-round and using Dublin as a transit hub for the growing North American market.

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Mum Passes Unique Hair Trait To New Daughter

Oct 26 2024

‘I gave birth to my twin’, exclaimed Elma Godwin, a renowned Nigerian actress, on social media as she shared the news of the birth of her daughter.

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Godwin welcomed a baby girl into the world who happens to share the same unique genetic hair trait as her – white streaks in the front strands of hair.

‘Aninoritse Bridget-Chimereya Ludart arrived on the 13th of September 2024’, said Elma, thanking God and expressing her joy.

Elma is the mother to another girl, Ari Ludart.

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54% Of Locals Agree With Regulated Hunting, Survey Reports

Oct 26 2024

According to a Sagalytics survey, 54.1% of locals reported in September 2024 that they agree with sustainable hunting in Malta.

This follows another similar survey in June 2023, wherein the same question was asked. Last year, 50.4% said yes to regulated hunting, whereas 33.5% said no and 16.1% said they have no opinion.

This year, 33.2% said said no and 12.6% said they have no opinion.

The news was shared by Federazzjoni Kaċċaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti (FKNK), who said that that this is a positive change in public opinion.

‘In light of this evidence, FKNK encourages those who take decisions to consider these findings in their political deliberations. It is essential that the rules and discussions surrounding hunting are based on the realities of public opinion and the principles of sustainable use.’

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