A 43-year-old Colombian man has been arrested in Msida in connection with the discovery of a dismembered body in a suitcase floating in the sea near Gżira. A 39-year-old Portuguese man, found at the Colombian’s residence, was also detained.
An autopsy revealed that the unidentified victim, believed to be a foreigner, had over 100 cocaine capsules in his stomach and likely suffocated to death before being dismembered and discarded. The police suspect the victim was used as a drug mule.
CCTV footage facilitated a nationwide search, leading to the arrests. The crime is believed to have occurred mere hours before the suitcase was reported. Army explosives experts were initially called to investigate the suspicious luggage, which was later found to contain human remains.
Investigators believe an axe was used to dismember the middle-aged victim. The body, which showed no signs of decomposition, suggests the crime took place approximately 12 hours before the grim discovery.
Magistrate Ian Farrugia is overseeing the inquiry as police continue their investigation into the case. The victim’s identity remains unknown, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the harrowing incident.
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After extensive restoration by the experts at Prevarti Ltd, the original sign was finally delivered back to D’Amato Records yesterday, 12th December. Now safely displayed indoors, it stands as a testament to Valletta’s musical history – and a survivor of world wars, time, and a rogue crane’s wrath.
Next time you’re in Valletta, swing by D’Amato Records to witness this double dose of music nostalgia – one shining bright outside, and the other preserved for future generations indoors. 🎵
