S.L. 220.6 ст. 2Assignment of powerstomembers of the Armed Forces of Malta.

In the performance of patrol, guard or security duties or of duties in connection with criminal offences, assigned to him by a

Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta, whether such duties are performed on land, sea or air, a member of the Armed Forces of Malta shall be empowered to exercise all such functions, powers and duties as are by law vested in an officer of the Customs or in a member of the Malta Police Force: Provided that such functions, powers and duties as are by law reserved to officers holding the rank not below that of Inspector of Police shall only be exerciseable by a member who holds a commission in the Armed Forces of Malta.