Slovak arrested after drug bust

Customs Enforcement Officers arrest a 19-year-old Slovak following a drug bust at the Malta International Airport.

14 October 2011, 12:00am

A 19-year-old man from Slovakia was arrested last night at the Malta International Airport.

Assisted by the Police Drug Squad, Customs Enforcement Officers found the teenager carrying some 80 capsules containing over 800 grammes of heroine.

The Slovak arrived to Malta on a direct flight from Brussels. He is expected to be arraigned in court charged with association, trafficking and possession of drugs.