Two soldiers were arrested following an attempted theft from a shop and showroom in Triq Il-Municipju Ruman, Victoria, at 8.20pm yesterday.

The burglars were seen by the shop owner as they attempted to open a safe in the home improvements shop.

They fled but were arrested after boarding the ferry to Malta, the sources said.

A car believed to have been used by the men was found close to the showroom.

The police are investigating.

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