Thefts carried out by organised crime gangs has been contained so far, Assistant Police Commissioner Silvio Valletta said on TimesTalk last Tuesday.

"I can't tell you that we've put our minds at rest and that they won't return. But I'm convinced that the way we managed to beat them this time, we will catch them again," he said.

Five burglars from an international ring were recently arraigned in connection with several thefts from homes in Malta.

In the first programme for this schedule, TimesTalk tackled the burglaries phenomenon which have triggered alarm and panic among many. Mr Valletta and criminologist Saviour Formosa were the main guests in the programme, which also featured an interview with a burglary victim.

The Criminal Investigation Department also give an insight into the tactics used by potential thieves.

TimesTalk returns on Tuesday on TVM at 10.05pm.

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