During the day-to-day operational risk analysis at the Freeport, Customs officials intercepted around 30kg of cocaine hidden in a container carrying a shipment of peanuts jumbo packs.
The container, which was en-route from Nicaragua to Valencia, was found to be carrying 30 blocks of the illicit substance amounting to around 30kg.
The case was handed over to the Malta Police Drug Force for further investigation. Duty Magistrate Nadine Lia is leading the inquiry.
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Yesterday, at around 1800hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed due to a person finding difficulty swimming at St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala.
Police and a medical team convened immediately on site, with Armed Forces of Malta and Civil Protection assisting in the retrieval of the victim.
Unfortunately, he was certified as dead on site. The victim was later identified as an 80 year old man resident of Żejtun.
An inquiry has been opened as investigations continue.
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Yesterday, at around 1830hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Ġużeppi Bajada, ix-Xagħra.
Preliminary investigations showed that a 9-year-old Spanish girl suffered injuries after falling into a glass door. A medical team was called onto the scene, which transported the girl to the Gozo General Hospital for further medical attention.
She was later confirmed to have suffered serious injuries. An inquiry has been opened and police investigations are ongoing.
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Yesterday, two turtles are released back into their natural environment after having gone rehabilitation for injuries.
Turtle Nadia was rescued on the 4th of August with an ingested hook. Thankfully, Wildlife Rescue Team Malta explained, the hook was very close to the mouth and could be removed with minimal disturbance.
Meanwhile, turtle Maria was rescued on the 20th of August as she could not dive properly. No obvious injuries were noted initially but she immediately started excreting copious amounts of plastic.
‘Once the bulk of the plastic was eliminated, she started diving better.’ The release was attended to 12-year-old swimmer Liam Daly, who presented Nature Trust with a €1,050 donation raised during his awareness swim last year.
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