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Police arrested a 45-year-old man at Malta International Airport after stopping him on arrival from Spain. Officers suspect he was carrying approximately 1.5kg of cannabis resin, with an estimated street value of €30,000.

The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where an X-ray indicated that he was carrying packages inside his body. Further examinations found approximately 150 capsules, police said.

Police said the man was being held in custody and was expected to appear in court on Tuesday, 10 November.

Photo: Malta Police Force.