Tag: Malta Police Force
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Dressed for duty, but powerless: Italian officers hit Malta’s streets
This summer, Maltese and Italian police officers have begun joint patrols in tourist-heavy areas like Valletta and St Julian’s, following a bilateral agreement signed in December 2024. While branded as a move to boost safety and cooperation, the reality suggests it may be little more than a diplomatic show of force – one aimed at…
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Police intensify weekend inspections in entertainment hotspots – Alcohol sales and other violations detected
Over the past weekend, the Malta Police Force carried out intensified community enforcement operations, particularly in popular nightlife areas such as St Julian’s, Paceville, Swieqi, Pembroke, and San Ġwann. One of the main focuses of the inspections was to ensure compliance with regulations prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages from supermarkets and convenience stores after…
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Malta Police launch new Roads Policing Unit to enhance traffic accident investigations
The Malta Police Force has taken a significant step in its ongoing modernisation and transformation efforts with the launch of the Roads Policing Unit – a newly established division dedicated not only to enforcing traffic laws, but also to conducting more effective investigations into serious road accidents, particularly those involving fatalities or injuries. This specialised…
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A Shambles of a Police Force
I am definitely not surprised that women online are currently sharing messages and stories about how they were ignored by the police when they filed reports on sexual harassment, stalking and outright abuse. As a result of the femicide of Paulina Dembska, many women on social media are angrily sharing stories online on every single…