AFM did not carry out any strip-searches

jb bartolo Senior

Apr 5th 2010, 14:13

We can never compare Malta with the UK, those people that have never lived or worked there know exactly what i mean, in Britain is like all hell brake loose mainly on the weekends, fights, empty beer bottles, fish and chip paper all over the streets, its hell comparing with Peaceful, tranquil Gozo and Malta, however i think road blocks are now a days essential, as we get alot of visiters from outside these shores mainly from Britain and with them they bring all their bad habits, its harsh but its a fact., i remember back in the late 50's and 60's we never ever had any drug problems or any other wrong doings in this country is only the last few years all for the sake of money and employment for our citizens in the tourist industry, otherwise i would entertain any of them

GODFREY PISANI

Apr 4th 2010, 23:01

well done afm keep it up , they do more good then harm , i am 46 and remember road blocks when i was young , every one moans and moans , every bad thing caught might save a good life ..

R.Debono.

Apr 4th 2010, 22:47

Great job for the AFM well done, especially in Gozo and Malta, too many are getting off scot free., and its about time things were under control rather then getting the same bad image as the UK.. i know i live there and believe me its terrible especially in London and Manchester/Liverpool on the weekends. i watch the local British news.
Mrs.R.DebonoRichardson

Emmenuel Ebejer

Apr 4th 2010, 21:18

Miguel Micallef, AFM personnel perform their duties during roadblocks. I assure you that they do not just pass their time as one can never tell what one will encountyer during a roadblock. Members of the AFM, an acknowledged Army ,are not 'armed people pointing a loaded assault rifle at you.'

P.Vant'hof

Apr 4th 2010, 20:02

Whats all the fuss about, the Malta AFM are within their rights to stop and search now a days we are living in a dangerous world, and this sort of stop and search happens alot in my country of the part of the nederlands i come from. Petra Amsterdam

Emmanuel Ebejer

Apr 4th 2010, 18:47

@Miguel Micallef.
We should be proud of our soldiers. I wonder if you would change your comments if you were to be involved in an accident with a driver without insurance!? As for 0.5g of marijuana, please don't be ridiculous, you don't know what you're talking about. And finally...keep it up AFM!!

D Phillips

Apr 4th 2010, 18:42

@John Borg,
You are joking eh?

Mario Sammut

Apr 4th 2010, 17:26

Well done to the AFM and parents should not get involved and start splutterring useless innuendos about people who are doing their job . If I remember rightly one has to be over 18 years of age to be able to drive a vehicle so what was a father doing getting involved in this ? His son must have known the implications of owning a vehicle and the father should know better. This case reminds me of the sorry state of discipline at most of our schools. Most teachers do not bother any more with disciplinning their pupils for fear of reprisals from hot headed parents who are allowed to interfere with the school"s authority and let rip with our teachers.

Joseph Stafrace

Apr 4th 2010, 14:53

No wonder he spoke on condition of anonymity, it was obvious that his claim was an outright lie. He is a disgrace to his generation and in particular to his father who believed him. He did suceed in one thing; he managed to force the authorities to stop the road blocks until further notice!

What I find rather strange is that this article was printed a couple of days prior to Easter holidays; when road blocks are more frequent and produce more results.

Charles Sammut

Apr 4th 2010, 14:22

I notice that this article is anonymous! It would have been more professional of the author of the original article to verify facts with BOTH sides before commiting to print.

Yes, these AFM roadblocks are little more than a nuisance. The inconvenience they cause might not be justified by the results. But it only takes one drugged, drunk or uninsured person to thoroughly ruin your day. Not to mention weapons carried in cars driven by uninsured or unlicensed drivers. So take your pick. Personally I do not mind them but I can understand that even law-abiding citizens can find them irritating.

john borg

Apr 4th 2010, 13:15

afm roadblocks and searches are a deterrant not only for drug trafficing but other serious wrongdoings. the honest citizen has nothing to fear from these road blocks

joseph Schembri

Apr 4th 2010, 11:29

There goes the 'condition of anonymity'!!! Can we trust news item like these ?

Joe Borg

Apr 4th 2010, 10:58

Aha. The truth comes out at last. I wouldn't blame the army if they take legal measures against such a false claim.
The kid found the experiance "humiliating" ... Grow up man and get a taste of real life.