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Continuous investigations tied to a number of pick-pocketing crimes led to the arrest of a 41 year old Romanian woman on Thursday evening.
The woman forms part of a criminal circle that is internationally organised and commits pick-pocketing crimes on people gathered in touristic zones.
The criminals use the crowds to be able to steal the belongings of a person.
Investigations showed that between the 8th and 23rd of June of 2024, the woman had committed more than 20 thefts.
The targets were tourists, primarily in Valletta, Imdina and St Paul’s Bay, where the woman would steal wallets filled with money. Over €7,000 in cash were stolen in total.
The investigations led the police to establish the woman’s identity, with her being arrested on Thursday at the airport whilst attempting to leave the country.
The woman is being kept at the Floriana General Lockup and is expected to be taken to court today at around 1100hrs.
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