Individuals living illegally in Hamrun removed from apartments; some renting out to third parties

Earlier today, a significant police present was noticed in Hamrun’s Qormi Road as officials within the Malta Police Force together with members of the Rapid Intervention Unit conducted a delicate operation.

The court-mandated operation was also assisted by the Housing Authority, with around 8 individuals being removed from the premises, some of which reportedly having a criminal profile. It was also discovered that a governmental housing residence was also being rented to third parties.

TVMNEWS.mt reported that the individuals were living illegally in the apartments, with some even having a different address on their ID card. The road was closed off as a lifter began to extract large black bags and furniture from  the apartment building.

Following a string of brawls and incidents in the central village, Hamrun mayor Christian Sammut called for an increase of police presence in the area. Sammut has also been in talks with the president of the Syrian Solidarity NGO in order to collaborate and improve the situation in Hamrun.

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