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.