Cab driver accused of handling a stolen vehicle
The man was rearrested on Monday
A 49-year-old cab driver was granted bail after pleading not guilty to handling a stolen vehicle.
Abdulbast Mohamed Ali Gerniat, a Libyan-born Marsascala resident, appeared in court on Tuesday morning, where he faced a sole charge.
Police inspector Shawn Pawney explained that the man was arrested on December 7 at about 11:55pm and was subsequently released on police bail.
The man was rearrested on Monday and arraigned under arrest today.
Lawyer Francesca Zarb requested bail, which was granted against a €2,000 deposit and an €8,000 personal guarantee.
He was ordered to sign the bail book twice a week. The police had already arraigned a man arrested on the same day in connection with a stolen vehicle after he arrived at the ferry terminal in Marsa.
Magistrate Noel Bartolo presided.
Police Shawn Pawney prosecuted, while lawyer Francesca Zarb appeared for the accused.