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Over 15 tonnes of cannabis found in a boxship

‘Largest ever drug find in Malta’ as over 15 tonnes of cannabis resin intercepted at Malta Freeport inside container ship sailing to Libya

Maltese Customs have uncovered what has been termed by a government statement as the largest ever drug find in Malta.

According to information received by MaltaToday, over 15 tonnes of cannabis resin was seized while in transit at the Malta Freeport on a container ship that had left Syria and was sailing to Libya.

The Maltese government said in a statement that the container ship had been followed for days before its arrival in Malta and the intervention of Customs officers.

Read more on MaltaToday.





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