5 Arrested In Crime Ring Bust: Cocaine, Fire-Arms & More Found

Oct 8 2024

Five foreign nationals who form part of an organised crime group were arrested in the past hours in an operation related to the importation and trafficking of drugs into Malta.

After several weeks of investigations and observations, through ‘Intelligence-Led-Policing’, the police force identified the persons allegedly involved.

On Sunday, the police surrounded a vehicle in Ħaż-Żabbar in which seven kilograms of cocaine were found.

Investigations continued in a Ħaż-Żabbar residence as well as two other residences in Wied il-Għajn.

Further searches found more cocaine, over six kilograms of cannabis, fire-arms, ammunition, drug trafficking apparatus, money-counting machine and cash.

Falsified documents were also found. The persons arrested were a 36 year old man and 22 year old woman from Serbia, a 34 year old man from Croatia, a 54 year old man from Macedonia and a 37 year old Italian man.

The suspects are being held in the Floriana General Lock Up and are set to taken to court today at approximately 1100hrs.

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Sarah Bajada Launches 3rd Family Oriented Recipe Book

Oct 8 2024

Local TV presenter and author Sarah Bajada has unveiled the launch of her 3rd book – a family oriented recipe manual aiming to help families stay healthy whilst enjoying delicious meals.

Sarah dedicated the new book to her own family – her son Sam and her partner PN MP Alex Borg.

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She explains how Sam has always been a huge source of inspiration for her. On his part, Alex has been encouraging and supporting her to do more for the Sarah Bajada brand.

‘So many of you have been asking for my go-to recipe staples, and I’m excited to share that this book includes most of them! It’s filled with simple, nutritious recipes for all the family, that fit perfectly into busy lives. I can’t wait for you to try them!’

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‘A Team Close To My Heart’: Interim Head Coach Davide Mazzotta

Oct 8 2024

Interviewed by Keith Demicoli, newly appointed interim Malta head coach Davide Mazzotta opened up about taking on the new role.

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Asked what motivated him to accept the new role, Mazzotta cited various reasons but highlighted how he had remained close to the players and friends from Malta during his career here.

The decision was taken immediately and instinctually he told Keith, explaining that he is now getting the chance to guide a team that is close to his heart.

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Valletta’s Ta’ Ġieżu Church Receives 4 New Bells

Oct 8 2024

Ta’ Ġieżu Church in Valletta has welcomed a new set of four bells, crafted at a renowned Dutch foundry, to complement the two recently restored bells.

Funded by the Tourism Authority and the Ministry for Tourism, these new bells will fill the air over the Grand Harbour with their harmonious melodies.

Campanologist Kenneth Cauchi explained that the church previously had bells that were not in tune, but their importance lay in the message they conveyed.

Of the two older bells, one was restored by Giovanni Bozzoli and the other by Ġulju Cauchi, both in Malta.

The four new bells were cast in the Netherlands by the Royal Eijsbouts Bellfoundry, known for producing the large bell for Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral and the Olympic bell for the London Games. The new bells were rung for the first time on October 3rd and 4th.

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