Police Say Marsa Residents Should ‘Contact The Ħamrun Police’ If Needed
Following last week’s PN activity in Marsa, when Leader of the Opposition Adrian Delia visited the Marsa police station only to find it closed, the police have clarified why the station was closed at the time, and what should be done when the station is closed.
In response to questions sent by Lovin Malta, the police have said that the Marsa Police Station was “closed for a period of time during the morning of Sunday 12th November, since district police were on duty at the Bahrija feast.”
The Festa of San Martin is always celebrated on the second weekend of November in Bahrija. Bahrija is located in the West of Malta, while Marsa is on the Eastern side.
They said that “anyone requiring police assistance in Marsa may also contact the Hamrun Police, either physically or by means of telephone. One may also contact the Police emergency services via 112.”
Going back to the Sunday when Adrian Delia visited their station, the police also explained that “between 1300hrs and 1400hrs, Marsa Police station had to be closed again since officers were called to assist during an argument at Marsa.”
When asked if the Marsa Police Station was regularly closed, the police responded that “efforts are made for this Police Station to be opened regularly, however there are certain instances during which the Police are required to perform other duties and thus the Police Station will be temporary closed.”
It was also noted by the police that “there are other instances when the Police on duty at the mentioned Police Station may be out on patrol or called to assist a report. It is also to be pointed out that apart from the District Police other Police units are patrolling the area.”
The Marsa police force has come under criticism lately for the perceived levels of crime in the area, with residents lamenting the number of immigrants in the area and what they see as a lack of police control in the town.