Byron Camilleri confirms transfer of high-ranking prison official
Updated at 1.26pm with prison statement Minister Byron Camilleri confirmed that a high-ranking prison official that has made headlines over the past weeks has been removed from his role and will be transferred to another unit within the home affairs ministry. Despite not mentioning the official by name, it is understood he was referring to prison second-in-command, Randolph Spiteri. Prison sources say former AFM officer Daren Micallef has taken over Spiteri's duties. "That person has been moved from the correctional services agency and will be stationed in another unit within the home affairs ministry," Camilleri told reporters on Wednesday morning. Video: Jonathan Borg. A statement issued by the prison authorities said: "A public call will be issued for the role of Chief Operating Officer at the Correctional Services Agency." Earlier this month, Times of Malta reported that Spiteri was going to be replaced after he went out on long-term leave. Spiteri repeatedly denied that he had been sent out on forced leave and insisted he planned on going back to work after a few days of vacation, but multiple sources confirmed he would not return to work. Spiteri was former prison director...