Two men were arraigned in court in Gozo today, accused of stealing vehicle number plates and being in unlawful possession of ammunition, a knife and pepper spray.

Keith Joseph Mallia, 40 of Għaxaq and Keith Galea, 31 of Sta Venera, were also accused of making false declarations and failing to observe court conditions of a previous release.

Galea was also accused of violating conditions of previous court sentences.

Both men pleaded not guilty.

Mallia was granted bail against a deposit of €1,500 and a personal guarantee of €5,000 while Galea was remanded in custody.

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