62 outdoor tables, 209 chairs confiscated in Marsascala

Officials from the Government Properties Division, accompanied by members of the police's ALE unit, confiscated all illegally placed furniture outside restaurants in Marsascala on Sunday, the government said yesterday. Seven establishments were found...

Officials from the Government Properties Division, accompanied by members of the police's ALE unit, confiscated all illegally placed furniture outside restaurants in Marsascala on Sunday, the government said yesterday.

Seven establishments were found to be violating their encroachment permits, regardless of a warning sent to them on September 16.

In total, 62 tables, 209 chairs, seven flower pots, two umbrellas and three amusement machines were confiscated.

Officials further notified these restaurants that their encroachment permits have been withdrawn.

If another permit application is to be filed, these owners must pay €1,000 as an administration fee before their application is considered.

The government promised more enforcement action in other parts of the island.

Establishments in Sliema, Marsaxlokk, Birżebbuġa, Buġibba, Xlendi and Marsalforn have been targeted in similar action over the past few weeks.

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