Two hooded men armed with a firearm made off with €4,500 from a gambling shop in San Gwann last night, the police said.

The hold-up took place at 10.40pm. The police said the men approached a young woman at the shop, in Triq in-Naxxar, and demanded the money.

A search for the men by the Rapid Intervention Unit was unsuccessful.

An inquiry is being held.

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