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Italian woman grievously injured in a traffic accident

Italian woman grievously injured in a traffic accident (PR 207/25)  An Italian woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for some injuries she suffered in a traffic accident in Cospicua Seafront, Cospicua at around 1300hrs. It resulted from initial investigations that the victim was hit by a Nissan March, which was being driven by a... Read more »

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Corpse of man found in sea near Comino

Corpse of man found in sea near Comino (PR 205/25)  At around 1245hrs, the Police were informed that a person was spotted face down in the sea near Comino. Based on this information, the Police called for the assistance of the Armed Forces of Malta, who responded promptly, found a man who appeared to be... Read more »

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19 persons arrested for being in Malta irregularly

19 persons arrested for being in Malta irregularly (PR 203/25)  19 people who were found living and working in Malta irregularly were arrested during a traffic inspection yesterday morning. These inspections were carried out in Marsaskala, where a number of vehicles were stopped and driving licences and other documents checked. The detained persons are from... Read more »

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Car-motorcycle collision in St Paul’s Bay

Car-motorcycle collision in St Paul’s Bay (PR 199/25)  Today, at around 1330hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq Burmarrad, St Paul’s Bay. Preliminary investigations showed that a collision occurred between a Mazda Demio driven by a 31-year-old Czech Republic woman residing in Mosta and a Piaggio motorcycle driven by a 72-year-old... Read more »

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More successes by the Police in their work against drug trafficking in Paceville

More successes by the Police in their work against drug trafficking in Paceville (PR 198/25)  The Police Force’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking resulted in the arrest of two men last night. During routine patrols in Paceville, officers observed a man performing bouncer duties at an establishment on St George’s Road acting suspiciously, prompting... Read more »

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Traffic accident in Mosta

Traffic accident in Mosta (PR 197/25)  A 46-year-old motorcyclist resident in Rabat, was seriously injured early this morning in a traffic accident in Mosta. The accident happened at around 0200hrs in Triq iż-Żejfa. Preliminary investigations showed that a collision occurred between a BMW motorcycle being driven by a Transport Malta official and a Peugeot 206... Read more »

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Man grievously injured in a traffic accident

Man grievously injured in a traffic accident (PR 196/25)  An 80-year-old man, a resident of Santa Luċija, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for some injuries he sustained in a traffic accident in Luqa Road, Luqa. It resulted from initial investigations that the victim was hit by Nissan NV 200, which was being driven by... Read more »

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Car-motorcycle collision in Żejtun

Car-motorcycle collision in Żejtun (PR 195/25)  Today, at around 0930hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Tal-Barrani Road, Żejtun. The Police went immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a collision had occurred between a Mazda Demio driven by a 46-year-old man residing in Żejtun and a Honda motorcycle driven by... Read more »

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Traffic accident in Marsa

Traffic accident in Marsa (PR 193/25)  Yesterday, at around ten minutes to nine in the morning (0850 hrs), the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq Aldo Moro, Marsa. Preliminary investigations by the District Police found that a collision occurred between a Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 36-year-old man from Cospicua, an Isuzu Elf... Read more »

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Man dies in St Julian’s

Man dies in St Julian’s (PR 194/25)  A 76-year-old Irishman, unfortunately, lost his life after finding himself in difficulty while swimming. Yesterday, at around twenty minutes to one in the afternoon (1240 hrs), Police were informed that assistance was needed at Xatt is-Sajjieda in St Julian’s. The Police immediately went to the scene where they... Read more »

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A worker certified dead in Qormi

A worker certified dead in Qormi (PR 191/25)  A 34-year-old Nigerian man lost his life after he was pinned between some products and machinery while unloading the same products in a container. The accident occurred at around 1800hrs, in a factory in Triq is-Santwarju tal-Ħlas, Qormi. A medical team was called on site to assist,... Read more »

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Two-car accident in Birżebbuġa

Two-car accident in Birżebbuġa (PR 189/25)  Yesterday, at about 1745hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Birżebbuġa Road, Birżebbuġa. Preliminary investigations found that a collision occurred between a Smart driven by a 41-year-old man from Gudja and a Toyota Passo driven by a 36-year-old woman from Żabbar. A medical team was called... Read more »

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Traffic accident in Naxxar

Traffic accident in Naxxar (PR 187/25 & PR 188/25)  Update: Both drivers and the double decker passengers were certified with slight injuries. The Magisterial Inquiry and Police investigations are ongoing.  Earlier: Today, at around 1515 hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident along the Coast Road in Naxxar. Preliminary investigations by the District... Read more »

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Traffic accident in Marsaxlokk

Traffic accident in Marsaxlokk (PR 186/25)  Today, at around 0800hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq Marsaxlokk, Marsaxlokk. Preliminary investigations showed that a 35-year-old Libyan man from Msida lost control of the Toyota Yaris he was driving and crashed into a pole and a wall. Another 28-year-old Libyan national, a resident... Read more »

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Two arrested during a traffic control

Two arrested during a traffic control (PR 185/25)     A 25-year-old man from Santa Venera and a 24-year-old woman from Cospicua were arrested during a traffic inspection in Triq is-Salib tal-Marsa. Yesterday afternoon, while routine controls were being carried out, the Police stopped a Kia Picanto, where the driver raised suspicion and was therefore asked... Read more »

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Car-motorcycle collision

Car-motorcycle collision (PR 178/25)  Yesterday, at around quarter to nine in the evening (2045hrs), the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq il-Buqana, Rabat. Preliminary investigations showed that a collision occurred between a Kia Avella driven by a 25-year-old man from Santa Luċija and a Kymco Agility motorcycle driven by a 41-year-old man from... Read more »

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Continues inspections in connection with irregular immigration

Continues inspections in connection with irregular immigration (PR 177/25)  During inspections conducted on Saturday and in the early hours of Sunday morning, 35 individuals were arrested for living and working in Malta irregularly. These inspections took place on public transport, in public areas of Marsa, and throughout the night in Paceville. The detained individuals are... Read more »

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Collision between car and motorcycle in Attard

Collision between car and motorcycle in Attard (PR 176/25)  Today, at around 0830hrs, the Police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq Żagħfran, Ħ’Attard. Preliminary investigations showed that a collision occurred between a Toyota Passo driven by a 19-year-old woman residing in Birkirkara and a Kawazaki motorcycle driven by a 31-year-old man also living... Read more »

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Maltese Police involved in a Europol operation against sexual exploitation of children online

Maltese Police involved in a Europol operation against sexual exploitation of children online (PR 174/25)  An international operation coordinated by Europol led to the Malta Police arresting two men in connection with the online sexual exploitation of children. “Operation Stream” saw the involvement of police from 35 countries around the world, including the Malta Police... Read more »

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Man arrested in connection with drug trafficking in Gozo

Man arrested in connection with drug trafficking in Gozo (PR 172/25)  A Police investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Gozo has led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Italian man. Following information about the alleged suspect, the Police arrested the man on Thursday afternoon at a residence in Xagħra Road, Marsalforn, limits of Żebbuġ. Searches... Read more »

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Woman grievously injured in traffic accident

Woman grievously injured in traffic accident (PR 168/25)  An 87-year-old woman who lives in Naxxar, at around 0900hrs, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital because she was injured in a traffic accident in Triq San Pawl, Naxxar. Preliminary investigations showed that the victim was hit by a Smart, which was being driven by a30-year-old man... Read more »

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Cyclist grievously injured in San Gwann accident

Cyclist grievously injured in San Gwann accident (PR 160/25)  Today, at about (1045hrs), the Police were informed that their assistance was needed in Tal-Balal Road, San Gwann. The Police went immediately on site and there it resulted that an accident had occurred between a bike, on which there was a 33-year-old Italian man, and a... Read more »

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Man seriously injured in a garage

Man seriously injured in a garage (PR 157/25)  Today, at 1600hrs, the Police were informed that assistance was needed in a garage in Triq id-Dejma, Tarxien. Preliminary investigations by the District Police showed that a 45-year-old man from Tarxien has suffered some injuries after his scaffolding collapsed while he was carrying out some work. A... Read more »

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Man seriously injured after fall

Man seriously injured after fall (PR 156/25)  Today, shortly after midnight (0005hrs), the Police were informed that assistance was needed in Triq Hookham Frere, Tal-Pietá. Preliminary investigations showed that a 41-year-old Russian man was on the roof of the residence where he lives carrying out some works and fell about three storeys. Members from the... Read more »

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Argument between two nurses at Mater Dei Hospital

Argument between two nurses at Mater Dei Hospital (PR 145/25)  Yesterday, at around 1915hrs, the Police were informed by the health authorities that earlier, an argument had taken place between two nurses at Mater Dei Hospital. The Police went immediately on site where they found a 41-year-old woman from India, with some injuries to her... Read more »

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