Watch: Għajn Żnuber Tower ‘Severely’ Vandalised With Oil After CCTV Camera Was Stolen
Għajn Żnuber tower was vandalised with oil a day after a CCTV camera overlooking the “national heritage” site was cut down and stolen.
Footage released by the HPF Ranger Unit shows the facade of the historic tower extensively covered in black oil – with the stairs being almost fully coated in the substance.
The act of vandalism seemingly occurred overnight between 10th and 11th February while the newly installed CCTV in Majjistral Park was cut down between the evening of Wednsday 8th and Thursday morning.
Times of Malta reported that the substance found splattered all over the tower was used engine oil.
“Żnuber Tower was recently renovated by the Park and we will take any action needed to safeguard this piece of National Heritage. Our Rangers will increase their patrolling night time no matter weather,” the HPF Ranger Unit said on social media.
Meanwhile, the ranger unit has advised the public to avoid stepping in the area until further notice while also thanking them for the prompt alert.
They’ve also assured that work to clean up the site will soon begin.
“All Stakeholders and Authorities are now informed and the Park Management will as soon as possible start the work to clean up the site,” they continued.
“We will continue to patrol the area and do our utmost to protect the environment and the National heritage within the Park.”
If you have any information on the incident be sure to let the police or the ranger unit know.
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