Twelve arrested on vagrancy charges

Policewoman outside court. File photo
Following several complaints from members of the public regarding beggars soliciting money in the area of a Qormi supermarket, police carried out an early morning operation  in the Marsa and Qormi areas.
That led to ten people who were arrested on charges related to begging and vagrancy.
Another two people were also arrested in Hamrun over similar charges.
All twelve appeared in court and pleaded not guilty.
They were remanded in custody.
Source: Malta Police
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