Two Maltese men wanted in Italy to face drug trafficking charges have been arrested in Floriana and Mosta respectively.

The police said the arrests were made on the strength of a European Arrest warrant.

The two, aged 36 and 47 will be taken to court later on Tuesday to kick off extradition proceedings.  

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