In the Press: Operation Archimedes leads to the arrest of 1,000 connected to trafficking, organized crime
Stories from today's national press
25 September 2014, 7:48am
Rachel Agius
Rachel Agius
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The cooperation of police forces in 34 countries lead to the arrest of over 1,000 individuals connected to drug and human trafficking and organized crime
The Times of Malta
Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna yesterday condemned the violence against birdwatchers that took place on Sunday and called for civic sense to prevail. Scicluna joined a group of Birdlife volunteers in Buskett yesterday, in the same place the attack took place.
In-Nazzjon
Operation Archimedes, a Europe-wide operation targeting organized crime, came to an end yesterday. The participation of 34 national police forces ensured the arrest of over 1,000 individuals connected with human trafficking, drugs and other crimes.
L-Orizzont
After reporting the presence of a type of aggressive wasp in Floriana, this newspaper reads that reports of nests in other locations have been made, including a residence in Hamrun and the Milorda Garden in Pieta'.
The Malta Independent
No further action will be taken against former Police Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit, said minister Manuel Mallia. Zammit was accused of having a 'lack of objectivity' when dealing with a case where charges were dropped against a Marsaxlokk man who assaulted police officers in 2013.
