New CCTV Cameras & Increased Police Patrols Introduced In Swieqi

Residents in Swieqi are set to benefit from a number of new enforcement measures aimed at addressing concerns linked to tourism activity, including excessive noise, public disorder and issues related to short-let accommodation.

During a visit to the locality, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, together with Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, announced several initiatives intended to improve quality of life in tourism-heavy areas.

Swieqi residents have repeatedly raised concerns over late-night noise, overcrowding, waste management and anti-social behaviour, largely due to the locality’s proximity to Paceville and St Julian’s.

The area has also seen a rise in short-let accommodation and tourist activity in recent years, prompting calls for stricter regulation and stronger enforcement.

One of the main measures announced is the upgrading of Swieqi’s CCTV surveillance system. Funded by the Malta Tourism Authority, the project includes a network of 30 cameras installed across key areas of the locality, with some featuring advanced pan-tilt-zoom technology.

The system will be monitored 24 hours a day by LESA officials through its Control Centre to improve response times and enforcement efforts.

Authorities also announced the introduction of electric vehicles to strengthen community policing in tourism zones, including Swieqi.

Further measures include on-the-spot fines for foreign nationals and tourists who break Maltese laws, as well as stricter rules for short-let accommodation owners.

From this summer, rental properties must display licence details and a 24/7 complaints contact number, while illegal operators could face penalties and disqualification.

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