Man jailed 18 months for theft
A 35-year-old Libyan national has been handed an 18-month prison sentence as well as a fine for stealing from shops in Valletta
A Libyan national was arraigned on Sunday, after being caught stealing from a shop in Valletta.
The police said a search of the 35-year-old found stolen items. The items were taken from shops situated in Valletta. The culprit was also accused of resisting arrest and insulting Police Officers as well as for being a recidivist.
The Libyan national was given an 18-month prison sentence and an €800 fine.
A police investigation is still ongoing.