Update 9.40pm: Cars are once again being allowed into the marshalling area at Mgarr, with vehicles now boarding for the next crossing, following the temporary suspension of the service two hours ago due to a bomb threat.

Emergency services and the bomb squad had searched vessels

The Gozo Fast Ferry Service was also temporarily suspended due to the Mgarr port closure. The company is advising the public to follow its social media for updates

Traffic, which had been queueing back up towards Ghajnsielem is now slowing moving.

Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri expressed his thanks to the Emergency Services and Gozo Channel workers.

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