Local law enforcement has spread to all local councils after Marsa joined the system.

The government said Marsa, Gudja and Birżebbuga have been granted the power to locally enforce laws through the wardens.

While this is the first time for Marsa, Gudja and Birżebbuga are being granted this power anew following a period of enforcement under their respective Joint Committees.

After months of discussion, these councils had "understood the importance of participating in the law enforcement system," the government said.

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