Crime

Authorities have issued around 1,600 on-the-spot fines in just two months as part of an intensified enforcement campaign. The fines were handed out during inspections and patrols aimed at cracking down on various offences and…

“She was ready to start a new chapter,” said the sister of Charlotte Zammit, speaking through grief as she remembered the woman whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. Charlotte had…

A 74-year-old man has denied charges of attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on police officers during an incident in Ta’ Giorni. The case came before the courts after the shooting, which took place when…

A cryptocurrency scammer operating out of Albania showed no remorse when confronted about the financial devastation left behind by his scheme, telling investigators that he felt no guilt because victims willingly handed over their money.…

Police in Malta have arrested three individuals after a targeted operation in Mosta led to the seizure of 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, marking another significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking on the…

A teenager’s workplace death case will be reheard after an appeal court decision overturned the previous outcome and sent the matter back for fresh proceedings. The case, which centers on the fatal incident involving the…

A 44-year-old Gambian man, Sedia Jallow, has been remanded in custody in Malta after denying charges of importing cannabis. Jallow appeared before Magistrate Yana Micallef Stafrace, with prosecutors alleging he was involved in a consignment…

A body was discovered at sea in Fomm ir-Riħ, Malta, prompting an investigation by the police. The body, belonging to a man, was found in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating it had been in…

A 30-year-old man has admitted to trafficking synthetic cannabis, also known as “spice”, and has been remanded in custody. The man pleaded guilty to the charges and is currently being held pending sentencing. The case…

A woman’s ex-boyfriend, accused of assaulting her, has been denied bail as the court awaits her testimony. The accused had applied for bail, but the prosecution argued that his release could compromise the woman’s safety…