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Britain eyes summer deadline for EU reset deal

A deal to re-align key parts of the U.K. economy with the European Union is on course to be reached by the early summer, according to the minister in charge…

Canada · 11 Oct 2021 Malta Customs intercepts another six cars stolen in Canada Three Ford pick-ups F450, one Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV, one Jaguar F-pace and one Ford Expedition SUV, all stolen from Canada, were… Malta · 8 Jun 2021 Malta customs seize record 740kg of cocaine destined to Europe A record breaking 740 kg of cocaine intercepted by Malta Customs at the Freeport. Due to high purity, street value estimated between… Malta Headline · 5 Mar 2021 Malta: Two arrested as Customs seize 250,000 contraband cigarettes Two people have been arrested following the seizure of 248,800 contraband cigarettes by Customs on Thursday. In a statement, the department said… Malta · 8 Jan 2021 Malta Customs seizes 3 billion euro worth of goods in five years In the past five years Malta Customs has seized over three billion euro worth of goods, including some 209 million euro worth… 11 Dec 2020 Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives The Times of Malta says that Prime Minister Robert Abela must stop making excuses and enforce the rule of law The Independent… Malta Headline · 17 Nov 2020 Malta: Masks and drugs among €54 million worth of contraband During 2020 the Customs Department had a very busy year. It seized over €54 million worth of good that different persons tried… Malta Headline · 11 Nov 2020 Malta: Customs dog sniffs out €16,000 on passenger Customs dog Żekkin, which started its duty last September, made its first seizure at the airport when the dog sniffed out €16,295… 5 Nov 2020 Malta: Customs officials seize 217,460 contraband cigarettes; 2 men arrested Customs officials seized 217,460 contraband cigarettes from Zurrieq and Mqabba during a 15 hours operation, on Wednesday. The endangered taxes; Import Duty,… Malta Headline · 13 Oct 2020 Malta: Customs intercepts 23 containers carrying boats on their way to Libya In recent months, the Customs Department seized no less than 23 containers at the Free Port, which it said were each carrying…