A man suspected to have masterminded several car arsons has been arrested by the police.

The arrest was made by the police Arsons Unit within the Major Crime Squad.

The 24-year-old from Zabbar was arrested after days of observation on the basis of information of a conspiracy to set a vehicle on fire, the police said. 

The man is suspected to have masterminded several such arsons. He is expected to be taken to court on Friday.

A magisterial inquiry is underway. 

 

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