A video shared by NET News, as sent to the newsroom by Ryan Sciberras, shows massive flames engulfing fields on the outskirts of Marsalforn, Gozo.
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NET News reported that no person was injured despite the fire, with authorities closing off roads to control the fire.
The incident happened on Monday evening at around 2100hrs, with the wind pushing the flames further.
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Photo Source: NET News via Ryan Sciberras
Throughout last night, Malta Police Force conducted operations as part of its effort against criminal activities, most prominently against drug trafficking, organised crime and irregular immigration.
The effort was a collaborative effort between various sections of the police force, which began after 2000hrs and finished by around 0100hrs.
The effort was focused on establishments, stables and residences in Marsa, Ħamrun and Naxxar.
After many days of investigations and observations on residences in Triq il-Ġerrejja in Marsa, police surrounded a stable which was allegedly being used for the sale of drugs.
Police found a man, who was arrested, and through searches on site, found 385 packets of cocaine, 250 packets of heroin and 45 packets of synthetic cannabis, all ready for sale.
A considerable amount of cash was also found, as well as a motorcycle which was reported stolen, iron knuckles, a knife, cctv cameras, mobiles and many other items.
Another operation took place concerning irregular immigration, with 67 living in the country illegally being arrested. They were taken to the Detention Centre and the repatriation process was started.
Another arrest in relation to prostitution was also conducted, with €4,600 in cash being confiscated. Another Naxxar residence search found €10,500 in cash, a number of branded clothes, jewellery, mobile phones and two vehicles.
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Maltese born Teddy Teuma, who has just made international sports headlines for his 2 goals and 1 assist in his third game with Reims, has just been listed amongst some of the best players in the world in Ligue 1.
According to Team of the Week, as reported by Sofascore, Teuma registered a score of 9.4 and was listed amongst some of the best, including Kylian Mbappe.
The Maltese born also wins the Player of the Week title, with Sofascore writing:
‘In his third appearance for the club, Teddy Teuma scored a brace and provided an assist in Montpellier, deservedly earning our Player of the Week title.’
Teuma has had eyes turn towards him ever since his big move to his new club, with which he seems to be settling quite comfortably.
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Ryan Farrugia has managed to climb to the highest peaks of both Europe and Africa in the span of two weeks, setting the record as the first Maltese national to complete 2 of the Seven Summits after each other.
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Earlier this August, Ryan managed to climb the mountains in Russia and Tanzania along with a team of five others.
He first climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, spending 7 days on the mountain. Following their 5,895 metre journey up that mountain, he travelled to Russia to climb the 5,642-metre Mount Elbrus.
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He now reportedly has Morocco’s Mount Toubkal in his sights, despite expressing how difficult and daunting such tasks are.
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