A 22-year-old Brazilian woman was apprehended at Malta International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle one kilogram of cocaine inside her body.

The arrest took place on Sunday morning when police, conducting routine checks on passengers from a direct flight arriving from Barcelona, Spain, noticed the woman’s suspicious behaviour. Upon spotting the officers, she tried to flee but was quickly detained.

With assistance from Customs officials, an X-ray scan at the airport revealed concealed packages suspected to contain drugs.

The woman was subsequently taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where it was confirmed that she was carrying around one kilogram of cocaine. The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately €130,000.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court today at 9.30am before Magistrate Dr. Noel Bartolo.

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