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8 Malta has highest penalty for drugs, money laundering MALTA has the EU's highest form of punishment on drugs and mon- ey laundering, new research from transaction screening platform Fortytwo Data has revealed. The data called into question Belgium's anti-money laundering (AML) measures, revealing it was the most lenient European Union state towards those found guilty of the crime. Money laundering – the process by which criminals disguise the original ownership and control of the proceeds of criminal conduct – is often used to fund terrorist organisations. Belgium gives money launderers a maximum sentence of just five years, according to Fortytwo's re- search, while Bulgaria – the strict- est country – has a maximum sen- tence of 30 years. Malta can sentence offenders to life imprisonment if the money laundering is linked to a drugs of- fence, while the UK comes in joint fourth position along with Cyprus and Ireland, levying a maximum 14-year sentence. "Terrorists cannot operate with- out funds and that money must often be moved across interna- tional borders. This is why tack- ling money laundering is crucial in the fight against terrorism, but the EU and its allies must speak with one voice," said Julian Dixon, chief executive of Fortytwo Data. Denmark, Finland and Sweden closely followed Belgium with maximum sentences of six years. Greece, Luxembourg and Slovakia were harsh on the sentencing, all threatening a maximum sentence of 20 years. maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 AUGUST 2017 News Car smashes into Gzira traffic lights, three hospitalised Environment & Resources Authority Hexagon House, Spencer Hill, Marsa. WASTE CARRIERS, CONSIGNMENT PERMITS AND CONSIGNMENT NOTES E-FORMS INFO AND TRAINING SESSIONS The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has embarked on a project whereby applicants can make use of the ERA website`s portal so as to apply for permits through e-forms. The first phase of the new e-forms system shall be launched for the application forms for Waste Carriers, Consignment Permits and Consignment Notes. ERA shall therefore be organising a number of informative and training sessions for all waste carriers, waste management facilities, waste brokers as well as for all those who have applied for a Consignment Permit and a Consignment Note. These sessions shall be organised so as to explain how the system will work and will be available according to the following schedule: Applicants for Consignment Permits and Consignment Notes are invited to select one date and time from the options hereunder: Date Time Monday 4th September * 9:00 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:30 Tuesday 5th September * 9:00 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:30 Wednesday 6th September * 9:00 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:30 13:00 – 14:30 Thursday 7th September * 9:00 – 10:30 * Venue: Hexagon House, Spencer Hill, Marsa Waste Carriers permit applicants and holders are invited to select one date and time from the options hereunder: Date Time Monday 11th September * 08:00 – 09:00 09:30 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:30 – 15:30 Tuesday 12th September * 08:00 – 09:00 09:30 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:30 – 15:30 Wednesday 13th September * 08:00 – 09:00 09:30 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:30 – 15:30 Thursday 14th September * 08:00 – 09:00 09:30 – 10:30 11:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:30 – 15:30 Saturday 16th September ** 08:00 – 10:00 11:00 – 13:00 Sunday 17th September ** 08:00 – 10:00 11:00 – 13:00 Thursday 21st September ** 08:00 – 10:00 11:00 – 13:00 * Venue: Hexagon House, Spencer Hill, Marsa ** Venue: San Ġorġ Hall, Catholic Institute, Floriana All interested parties are invited to attend these meetings during which further information on the system will be provided. To reserve a place or for further information, you are kindly requested to contact the Environment and Resources Authority by calling on 2292 3500 or by sending an e-mail on administration.era@era.org.mt era.org.mt A 20-year-old wom- an lost control of her Opel Astra and hit a parked vehicle and traffic lights, in an incident on Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira that happened at 1:15am. The Birkirkara resident and two male passengers, 21 and 20, were taken to Mater Dei hos- pital suffering from grievous injuries. Another passen- ger, a 17-year-old female, is suffering from light injuries. An inquiry was ap- pointed and police are investigating the accident.