Three men were caught stealing very expensive machinery and equipment from a warehouse in Marina Street, Msida, yesterday.
The police said they blocked the front and back entrances to the warehouse and found the three men, who are between 27 and 53 years old, moving the equipment and machinery "which cost thousands".
They said they also found a van parked nearby which belonged to one of the three men.
The police said the machinery and equipment was primarily used for metalwork.