Shalon Abela, 20, from Qormi was jailed for 12 months by Magistrate Gabriella Vella after he admitted that between 12 and 18 August, he stole a mobile from an unknown person at the Splash and Fun in Bahar in Caghaq, limits of Naxxar.

The police managed not only to solve this case but a number of other robberies which took place on 15 August last year at the same place. The same person who has a drug problem had stolen a Samsung mobile and an Ice watch belonging to Jade Aquilina.

He also admitted he stole another mobile phone, which was owned by Veronica Sartori and a Sony Ericcson mobile and €40 in cash which belonged to Omar Sommavilla. Dr Cedric Mifsud who defended Abela said that the accused had cooperated with the police and should be given a probation and help to get over his drug problem.

Inspector Josric Mifsud said that some time ago Abela had started a drug programme but stopped after eight months. The court said that the young man needs to start a programme and finishes and she said that he must serve a year’s jail and start a drug rehabilitation programme in prison. Abela who was arraigned buy Inspectors Elton Taliana and Josric Mifsud appealed the decision.