09

Feb

Construction claims another victim as man dies in M’Scala

A Malian man, currently residing in Żabbar lost his life after falling from a height of six storeys in Marsascala. The accident took place today at 08.15 hrs, when the…

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09

Feb

Soldiers, police officers next in line for Covid19 jab

Members of the law enforcement forces began receiving their vaccination against Covid-19. Soldiers are getting their jab by members of the medical team of the Armed Forces of Malta at…

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19

Jan

7,000 cars stopped in three months in police roads discipline drive

The police stopped and checked 7,000 vehicles in the last quarter of 2020 as part of their efforts to enforce discipline on the roads. In a statement on Tuesday, the…

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14

Jan

Italy police seize health ministry documents in investigation into country’s virus response

MILAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Italian police seized documents from the health ministry in Rome on Thursday as part of an investigation into the handling of the initial phase of…

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17

Dec

Malta: Man dies at Luqa industrial estate

A man died has died at the Luqa industrial estate, the police confirmed with Newsbook.com.mt. The accident happened on Thursday morning. A Police spokesperson told this newsroom that the man was…

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11

Dec

Malta: Elderly woman dies after falling down steps in Rabat street

A 77-year-old woman died after falling down some steps. The accident occurred in Vjal il-Ħaddiem, Rabat at about 10.30 a.m. The Police were called out to assist following a report…

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07

Dec

Malta: Lawyer flags Daphne Caruana Galizia’s ‘philosophy’ on police protection in note to inquiry

Lawyer Joe Brincat has filed a note in the acts of the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry, flagging the murdered journalist’s “philosophy” on police protection. Brincat’s note includes screen shots…

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30

Nov

Malta: Domestic violence reports to police have increased

Recent months have seen an increase in domestic violence reports handled by the police, according to top cop Angelo Gafa. The Police Commissioner was speaking at the unveiling of the…

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30

Nov

Paris police officers to remain in custody over beating of Black music producer

Three Paris police officers being held over the beating of a Black music producer during an arrest a week ago will remain in custody for now, Paris prosecutor Remy Heitz…

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28

Nov

Macron says images of police beating Black man shameful for France

President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that images showing Paris police beating up a Black music producer were shameful for France, and that government would have to find a way…

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19

Nov

Malta: Third Sliema murder suspect extradited to Malta from Spain

The third suspect implicated in August’s double murder in Sliema has arrived in Malta and is expected to be arraigned in court on Friday.  Jesper Kristiansen was extradited to Malta…

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13

Nov

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta reacts to news that Jason Azzopardi allowed one of the country's top businessmen to pay his hotel bill in Tel Aviv in 2017. It says the…

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11

Nov

Malta: Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi questioned by police

Former Labour minister Konrad Mizzi and the ex-OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri are being questioned by police from the economic crimes unit as part of what is understood to…

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03

Nov

Malta: Two found with drugs arrested in two separate operations

Two men, a Maltese and an Algerian, were arrested in two separate operations by the District Police and the Anti-Drug Squad. Both were caught in possession of a quantity of…

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13

Oct

Belarus Govt will allow police to use combat weapons against protestors

Belarus police will now be permitted to use combat weapons in the streets if needed, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, as security forces again clashed with protesters who want…

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10

Sep

Malta: Community policing to be extended to 11 more localities

Community policing will be introduced in 11 new localities for residents to have a more direct connection to their police officers. Source: The Malta Independent Updated: 1555pm

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30

Aug

Third suspect in Maltese double murder arrested in Cádiz Spain

A third suspect behind a double murder in Sliema has been arrested in Spain, police said on Sunday.  The suspect, a man, was arrested by Spanish police inside a hotel…

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26

Aug

Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 26th August 2020

Updted 1745 - News Portal Review TVM reports 46 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 2,185 swab tests were carried out.…

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11

Aug

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Today's four editorials tackle four separate aspects, from reforms in the police force to environmental concerns, and from Malta's interests to smuggling. The Times of Malta discusses again issues of…

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16

Jul

Malta: Theuma denies former Police Chief received €30,000 for his pardon

The compilation of evidence against murder suspect Yorgen Fenech is set to continue on Thursday morning. Fenech stands accused of complicity in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.…

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06

Jul

Malta: Seven traffic section police officers charged with fraud

Six police constables and a sergeant were on Monday charged with committing fraud when they received payments for ‘extra duties’ when they would not have done the work. In one…

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30

Jun

Malta: Police traffic unit overtime fraud: superintendent, two inspectors charged

A court has decreed there was sufficient evidence to indict three senior police officers and two police sergeants over abuse of overtime allowances. Superintendent Walter Spiteri, Inspector Nikolai Sant, Inspector…

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23

Jun

Malta: Alexandra Mamo to replace Ian Abdilla as police’s economic crimes chief

Assistant police commissioner Alexandra Mamo will be replacing Ian Abdilla as the head of the Economic Crimes Unit, police commissioner Angelo Gafà said on Tuesday. Source: Times of Malta Updated…

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23

Jun

Malta: New commissioner forces change in headship at police unit fighting financial crime

The police’s economic crimes unit has a new head in a bid to inject fresh impetus in the fight against financial crime, the new police chief said. Source: Malta Today…

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23

Jun

Malta: CEO of the Police Corp will be removed; plan to bring in part-time Police

Angelo Gafà has officially started his work as Commissioner of the Police Force. He will be the 7th Commissioner in seven years of a Labor Government. In fact, in the…

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20

Jun

Malta: Police investigate 17 Black-Montenegro deal ‘in collaboration with Europol’

Police are working with Europol to investigate revelations that Yorgen Fenech’s company 17 Black made millions through an Enemalta wind farm deal in Montenegro. In a brief statement issued on…

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16

Jun

Former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar under magisterial inquiry over alleged breaches in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

Former police commissioner Lawrence Cutajar has denied tipping off Daphne Caruana Galizia murder middleman Melvin Theuma about his impending arrest but concedes that public perception may be against him and…

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08

Jun

Malta: Cabinet proposes Angelo Gafá as next Police Commissioner

Newsbook.com.mt is informed that Police CEO Angelo Gafá has been billed by Cabinet for the position of Commissioner of Police. Gafá was a former Police Inspector with the Security Services…

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08

Jun

Malta: Fraud charges filed against 32 police officers from the traffic branch

Fraud charges have been filed against 32 police officers who formed part of a racket in the force’s traffic branch, the police said on Monday. The investigation started late last…

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01

Jun

Malta: “Insult to inspectors and frontliners”

The UĦM Voice of the Workers greeted the Health Inspectorate, which the union represents, along with the Police who over the past few months have been ensuring discipline to prevent…

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31

May

Malta: One police union concerned over PM’s amnesty statement, other union calls it ‘an insult to officers’

The two unions for police officers have spoken out about the Prime Minister's statement regarding the amnesty for Covid-19 breaches. In a highly controversial move, Prime Minister Robert Abela has…

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27

May

Malta: Police constable facing disciplinary proceedings over social media film

A police constable is facing disciplinary proceedings after a video she uploaded on the social media, showing her dancing while wearing the uniform. In a statement, the police denied that…

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26

May

FBI investigating death of black man after video emerges of police kneeling on his neck

The FBI are investigating the death of a black man in the US state of Minnesota after a video emerged showing a policeman kneeling on his neck. Four responding MPD…

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12

May

Malta: Relatives of man who died following injection claim police ignored them for days

Relatives of a man who died on Friday after being zapped with a stun gun and tranquillised are angry at the way the situation was handled. Ronnie Ghiller, 48, died…

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09

May

Malta: Man dies after stun gun, sedation used in disturbance complaint

Magistrate Yana Micallef Stafrace is leading an inquiry into the death of a man who had just been subdued with a stun gun and a sedative by law enforcement personnel.…

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09

May

Malta: Police distributed a certificate to those children who sent them drawings

In all, the police received more than 200 drawings. Police officers started handing out certificates signed by the Acting Commissioner in order to show their appreciation. About 100 certificates have…

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30

Apr

Malta: Jomic Calleja case: Plot to import C4 explosive, Polonium-210 and Ricin poisons

A court heard this morning how the explosive that Jomic Calleja was allegedly trying to import into Malta was a military explosive known as Composition 4 or C4. This emerged…

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22

Apr

UPDATED: Malta Police Association takes umbrage at MEA’s proposals on public sector pay cuts

Updated 1801 (with MEA reply) The Malta Employers’ Association issued a statement to correct what it described a as a "deliberate and malicious attempts to distort its recommendations for additional…

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19

Feb

Valletta district police under investigation over separate alleged overtime abuse racket – The Headlines – Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reveals that Valletta district police are under investigation over a separate alleged overtime abuse racket. TMI quotes sources who claimed that Valletta police have many opportunities to…

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22

Nov

Portuguese police march for better pay

Thousands of police officers marched to Portugal’s parliament on Thursday to demand better pay and conditions, in the biggest police protest since the Socialists came to power in 2015. Organisers…

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06

Nov

Photo Story: China sends 10 police officers to Italy for joint patrol mission

A Chinese policewoman (L) and a Carabinieri officer (R) stand in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. According to Italy's Ministry of Public Security, a group of 10…

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08

Oct

Paris police killer had converted to Islam in 2015 – reports

An internal report on the man who killed four police colleagues in Paris last week says the 45-year-old computer expert, who was hearing disabled and had converted to Islam, showed…

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05

Oct

Spain: Three police officers saved by drug smugglers they were chasing

Three Spanish police officers who were thrown into the sea when their boat crashed early Friday during a high-speed chase were pulled to safety by the drug-smugglers they were chasing,…

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21

Aug

Huge operation by German police against organized smuggling of foreigners into the construction industry

Police and customs officers launched a massive human trafficking raid in Berlin on Wednesday morning, prosecutors revealed. Around 1,900 officers are taking part in the operation and have searched over…

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08

Aug

Police officer critical after being stabbed in London

A British police officer is in a critical condition after being stabbed "a number of times" with a machete in east London late Wednesday evening. The injured officer was able…

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04

Aug

Charlene Farrugia’s murder investigation developments

Kulħadd and Illum carry follow up stories on the murder of Charlene Farrugia, 11 years ago. Kulħadd reports that the man suspected with the killing of Charlene Farrugia, 11 years ago,…

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02

Aug

Malta : Police seek help in search for missing children

Janalise Camilleri, Vanessza Balog and Hayley Mamo were reported missing to the Police. According to a statement issued by the Police, they were last seen in Santa Venera. Anyone with…

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20

Jul

Malta: Hold-up arrest leads police to solve 2008 murder – Man expected to be arraigned in connection with the case

Investigations by the Police of Malta led to discovery of the remains of a body in the vicinities of Valletta, which the police believe is linked to a murder which…

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16

Jul

One person held after 25-year-old man graciously injured following argument in St. Julian’s

A 25-year-old man who lives in St Paul’s Bay has been grievously injured following an argument with another man in Triq Lapsi, St Julian’s, today, July 16, 2019 at about…

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09

Jul

Man expected to be arraigned in court following drug discovery after car chase

A 28-year-old man from Valletta has been arrested by the Police Drug Squad, assisted by members of the Rapid Intervention Unit, following a raid yesterday, July 8, in San Ġwann.…

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07

Jul

Malta: Police seeking public help in search for man suspected with vandalism in Valletta

The Police is requesting the help of the general public to find this person, after Valletta local council uploaded pictures of the man, saying he had been recorded on CCTV…

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06

Jul

Maltese Police appeal for information on two Moroccans

Police are looking for two Moroccans, Tuahli Abdullah, 37, and Wafi Josef. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 21224001 or 119. The police did not say…

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20

Jun

Malta – Police request help in search for three persons

The Police in Malta  are requesting the help of the general public in order to find three men. Srdjan Dragic, Milos Markovic and Ivan Bozic are known to frequently roam…

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16

Jun

Massive manhunt after policeman stabbed in Japan

A massive manhunt is underway in the western Japanese city of Suita after a police officer was stabbed several times in the chest with a kitchen knife and his loaded…

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11

Jun

Australian police officer stable after being stabbed with spear

A police officer is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the neck and arm with a “crude” homemade spear in Sydney’s southwest. The officer, identified as Constable Jacob…

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22

May

Europe-wide operation against drug trafficking

  Europol, the European police agency, coordinated a Europe-wide operation against a drug smuggling gang in which 22 persons have been arrested across Europe in a coordinated operation, code-named ‘Icebreaker’,.…

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24

Apr

Driver ploughs into pedestrians in California

Eight people have been injured, including a 13-year-old, after a car appeared to drive deliberately into pedestrians near a junction in Sunnyvale California. Police are investigating the incident as an…

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