A 51-year-old British national was arrested at Malta International Airport after customs officials discovered more than 19 kilograms of suspected khat in his luggage, with an estimated street value of around €8,000.
The man was stopped by Customs officers upon his arrival on a flight from Amsterdam. During a search of his baggage, police found 100 packets containing the suspected drug.
Magistrate Monica Vella was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry, while police immediately launched their investigation.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court today at around 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi.
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