In the Press: Zammit reinstated to economic crimes unit after 'political pressure'

Stories from today's national press

MaltaToday

Former police inspector Daniel Zammit was reinstated to the economic crimes unit after March 2013 after political pressure from the home affairs ministry. He had initially been removed from the post, undergoing a disciplinary transfer to the Valletta police station. 

The Times of Malta

Commuters swore and sweltered yesterday as the closure of the Coast Road, which is due to be reopened Friday, caused gridlock for most of the north of the island. Transport Malta said the complete closure of the road would speed works up by three weeks. 

In-Nazzjon

Six vehicles were confiscated by Italian police, the latest in a crackdown of the theft and trafficking of rental vehicles from Germany through Italy and finally to Malta. 

L-Orizzont

DNA tests prove that the body found on Sunday belongs to a Danish tourist, who had been reported missing two days prior. The 71-year-old tourist was found in Marsalforn valley in Gozo, stripped of clothing and her belongings. 

The Malta Independent

Peter Paul Zammit, former police commissioner and current head of security for international events, earns the same salary as the current police commissioner, Michael Cassar. Both earn just under €40,000 at a Scale 2 level.