Roderick Muscat, 22 of Tarxien, was this morning handed a suspended jail term after he admitted to stealing a Pajero four wheel drive vehicle, driving it without a licence and insurance, and then selling it.

The theft took place in February 2009.

Mr Muscat was given a two year jail term suspended for four years and fined €2,300. His driving licence was suspended for a year. He was also placed under a supervision order for two years.

The police are also expected to charge the person who bought the vehicle.

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