Two jailed for trafficking in human beings

Two Lebanese men were yesterday jailed when a magistrate found them guilty of trafficking in human beings two years ago. Ali Samih Taki, 24, was jailed for two years for trafficking in human beings and the illegal possession of passports and...

Two Lebanese men were yesterday jailed when a magistrate found them guilty of trafficking in human beings two years ago.

Ali Samih Taki, 24, was jailed for two years for trafficking in human beings and the illegal possession of passports and 52-year-old Ahmad Moussa Yassine was jailed for six months for human trafficking.

Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera heard how the police had found several passports in the residence and work locker of Mr Taki.

Investigations revealed that Mr Taki and Mr Tassine were involved in helping a Lebanese family of three in their attempt to get to Italy illegally.

Police Inspector Denise Mula prosecuted.

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