A Ghanaian man was yesterday jailed for seven months after he tried to leave Malta on Tuesday using false travel documents.

John Adema, a 35-year-old illegal immigrant, was caught by airport officials in possession of a false Italian travelling document, an Italian identity card and a Ghanaian passport, which did not belong to him. Mr Adema, who pleaded guilty, was on his way to Rome.

Magistrate Antonio Mizzi jailed him for seven months after taking into consideration his early admission.

Police Inspector Joseph Hersey prosecuted. Lawyer Mark Busuttil was defence counsel.

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