Inquiry into Gozo drugs case requests time extension

An inquiry investigating alleged political interference in a drugs trafficking case in Gozo has requested more time to conclude its investigation

The parent was seen entering the building of the Gozo ministry at around 11pm
The parent was seen entering the building of the Gozo ministry at around 11pm

An inquiry into the Gozo drugs case has requested more time to conclude its investigation, with the Prime Minister upholding the request made by lawyer John Vassallo requesting an extension until 5 April.

MaltaToday has reported that undue political influence allowed a Gozitan person accused of drugs possession to change their version of events in a new police statement.

A senior government official was allegedly escorted to the Gozo ministry in October 2013 at around 10:30pm, where he is believed to have met the father of a youth from Munxar, who had been caught in the possession of drugs.

The parent was seen entering the building of the Gozo ministry at around 11pm, having told bystanders that he was there to talk to the two ministers. He left the building at around 1:30am.