34-Year-Old Maltese Man Arrested By Anti-Terrorism Unit After Explosives Were Found In Żebbuġ Property
A Maltese man has been arrested in relation to the purchase of explosives.
The 34-year-old man was arrested last night by Malta’s anti-terrorism unit following the conclusion of a surveillance operation.
The man had been tracked to a property in Żebbuġ, and various electronic objects were seized by anti-terrorism officers during the searches. A number of vehicles were also searched, a police spokesman confirmed today.
He is expected to be charged in court today at 12:30, and magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras will be presiding.
It is unknown what exact type of explosives he was found with.