Liquigas has initiated a court case against Easygas seeking damages resulting from the illegal filling of Liquigas cylinders at an Easygas yard.

In a statement this afternoon Liquigas said the police had not yet pressed charges against the offenders, who were identified in video evidence.

The evidence, given to the police a month ago, showed Easygas operators aided by two distributors illegally filling Liquigas cylinders at the Easygas yard in Luqa, Liquigas said.

It said the evidence was simultaneously handed over to the Malta Resources Authority and to the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority following a judicial protest filed on December 18.

Today, the company initiated a court case against the offenders for damages suffered.

Liquigas again urged consumers to check LPG cylinder seals before use.

“Liquigas Malta genuine seals have an injection point on top, between the words ‘Liquigas’ and ‘Malta’ and a square profile rim.

“As safety and service remain a priority for Liquigas, the company is offering to replace any of its yellow and green cylinders, which are still unused and which have a fake seal. These unused cylinders with fake seals will be picked up by Liquigas from homes and businesses and will be replaced with regular, and properly filled, Liquigas cylinders at no additional cost,” the company said.