Police have arrested two men in connection with armed robberies that took place on Tuesday evening at lottery booths in Birkirkara and Burmarrad.
Following an intensive investigation, the police identified and arrested the suspects—a Serbian man and a Syrian man – who were allegedly responsible for both incidents.
According to police reports, the Serbian suspect is reported to have entered the two establishments with a knife, committing the robberies, while the Syrian accomplice waited outside in a van.
The breakthrough in the case came after police had identified the vehicle used to carry out the crimes. The van was later found parked outside a residence in St. Paul’s Bay, leading to the Syrian man being arrested at the scene. The Serbian suspect was later arrested at a residence in Mosta.
Both men are currently being held at Floriana police headquarters for further inquiries. It has also been confirmed by authorities that a magisterial inquiry is ongoing.
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