Court Hears Details of €600,000 Cocaine Smuggling Operation from Sicily
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In brief
- A compilation of evidence has started against four people accused of importing drugs from Sicily.
- The court heard that a cocaine smuggling operation was worth €600,000.
- One fisherman involved was reportedly paid €1,000 for each trip.
A compilation of evidence has begun in court against four individuals accused of importing drugs from Sicily to Malta. The court heard details about a significant cocaine smuggling operation.
During the proceedings, it was revealed that the operation involved cocaine valued at €600,000. One of the accused, a fisherman, was reportedly paid €1,000 for each trip made as part of the smuggling ring.
Separately, a suspect involved in the cocaine case is now expected to face a jury trial. This development occurred because a crucial court application was filed one day later than the deadline.
During ongoing court proceedings, new details have emerged about an alleged cocaine trafficking network operating between Sicily and Malta. The court heard that a Sicilian fishmonger was reportedly paid €1,000 for each trip he made to transport drugs.
It was alleged that the fishmonger carried out 11 such drug runs. These operations are believed to be part of a larger suspected cocaine trafficking network, which has an estimated value of €600,000.
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Updates
- : Further details emerged in court regarding the alleged payment structure for drug couriers in the Malta-Sicily cocaine trafficking network.