Beloved ex-customs dog Peter dies Malta has bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished canine heroes, Peter, a former customs dog who had captured the hearts of many throughout his service and retirement years. Peter’s passing has left a profound void in the community, highlighting not only his significant contributions but also…
**Watch: Italy seizes over 300 tons of counterfeit cigarettes – what it means for Malta** Italy’s Guardia di Finanza made headlines this week after confiscating a staggering 310 tonnes of counterfeit cigarettes in the port of Gioia Tauro, Calabria – enough to fill 13 forty-foot containers and evade €60 million in excise tax. Hidden inside…
**Breaking Through Boundaries: The Art Detained by Customs** When local artist Sarah Mallia opened her package at MaltaPost’s Qormi sorting office last month, she expected to find the vibrant ceramic sculptures she’d commissioned from a Tunisian artisan. Instead, she was greeted by customs officials who confiscated the pieces, claiming they “didn’t align with import regulations”…
