Updated: Mistra investigation: Police proceed against three persons

The police have started legal proceedings against three people following their investigations into the granting of a permit for an open air disco in Mistra.

In a statement, the police said the Economic Crimes Unit has filed cases in the Magistrates' Court against Philip Azzopardi, 57 of Naxxar and Anthony Mifsud, 50 of Birzebbugia over alleged private interests in an adjudication process.

Another case was filed aginst George Micallef, 48 of St Julians over alleged false declaration and violation of the Planning Development Act.

Informed sources said the police had decided, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, there was no case against Nationalist MP Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando.

Mr Azzopardi and Mr Mifsud are former members of the MEPA Development Control Commission and Mr Micallef is a former consultant to the Malta Tourism Authority.

Dr Pullicino Orlando, who had repeatedly said he did not wish to comment while the investigations were in progress, said when contacted this evening that he will issue a detailed statement tomorrow.