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725 persons charged with smoking in prohibited places 

282 die from smoking-related problems
Jump to full article: di-ve.com (mt), 2006-12-05
Author: Ronald Mizzi, di-ve news (ronmiz

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The police have charged 725 persons in 2006 for smoking in prohibited places, Minister for Justice Tonio Borg told Parliament during Tuesday's Parliamentary sitting.

Of these, 722 were caught smoking in bars and restaurants, two in hospital and one in a public office. A total of 500 persons were caught smoking in public places in Paceville alone.

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