Another Maltese man was arraigned under arrest in court after the Maltese authorities received a European Arrest Warrant asking for his extradition to face charges in Italy in connection with human trafficking and conspiracy to transport irregular migrants.

Anthony Muscat, 42, from Birkirkara, is sought by the Tribunale di Modica for allegedly conspiring to transport irregular migrants and other charges related to human trafficking.

Senior Counsel to the Republic Donatella Frendo Dimech said the man is wanted in Italy and in the European Arrest Warrant issued by the Italian Authorities, the prosecutors in Italy already mentioned the evidence they have against the Maltese man.

Defence lawyers Michael Sciriha and Franco Galea requested the court to grant their client bail. But magistrate Audrey Demicoli, who presided over the court, turned down this request and he was remanded in custody.

The court heard that Mr Muscat has another pending criminal case.

Dr Donatella Frendo Dimech represented the Attorney General while Police Inspectors Sandro Zarb and Noel Cutajar represented the Police Commissioner.