A thief who stole €35,000 worth of cigarettes in a 2007 hold-up on a company office in Swieqi was yesterday jailed for two years.

Emanuel Farrugia, 47, from Marsa, admitted to carrying out the hold-up, illegal possession of a firearm, holding an employee of NM Arrigo Ltd against his will and relapsing.

Magistrate Jacqueline Pado­vani noted Mr Farrugia’s early admission and his cooperation with the police.

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