A man has admitted in court that he rented light and sound equipment worth €20,000 and then sold it on for €800.
The admission was made in court by Stefano Montebello 28, of Birzebbuga, who was accused of misappropriation and relapsing.
Magistrate Anthony Vella put off judgement pending a pre-sentencing report.
Bail was granted against a deposit of €5,000.Drs Franco Debono and Marion Camilleri were defence counsel.
Inspector Daniel Zammit prosecuted.