A policeman was today handed a two-year suspended sentence after admitting to stealing cash and other items from a Mosta house.
Alexander Mallia, 40, from Mosta, was charged with stealing money from the house on 24 March.
Magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras also ordered him to pay back the stolen money.
Inspector Nicholas Vella prosecuted. Lawyer Joe Brincat appeared for Mr Mallia.