James Abela, 35 of Qormi, was today jailed for 20 months after admitting to stealing 16 gas cylinders from outside 11 apartments and residences across Malta between November 17 and December 10. He also admitted relapsing.

Mr Abela was arrested after having been caught on CCTV outside one of the residences.

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