For the first time in two months, Swieqi residents woke up after a night with no reported cases of anti-social behaviour.The update was shared by Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield, who described the development as an encouraging step while stressing that continued effort will be needed to keep the momentum going.Bedingfield thanked community police officers, the Malta Police Force and everyone involved in tackling the long-standing issues affecting the locality.The milestone was first highlighted by Swieqi resident David Fenech in a local Facebook group, where he praised the coordinated efforts of community police, police officials and Malta Tourism Authority officers over the past few days.According to Fenech, the increased enforcement resulted in the first overnight period in two months without any reports of anti-social behaviour.He said Swieqi has faced persistent issues linked to some tourists and certain short-let operators, alleging that some properties were found to be exceeding their registered capacity and failing to comply with regulations.While acknowledging that the problem has not been completely resolved, Fenech said the recent progress shows the locality is finally moving in the right direction after years of complaints from residents, the local council and pressure groups.He also called for tougher fines and better documentation of operators who repeatedly breach the rules, arguing that stronger enforcement is key to protecting the community.For Swieqi residents, the quiet night represents a welcome sign that ongoing efforts are beginning to make a difference.Swieqi Deputy Mayor Jordan Galea Pace also welcomed the development, saying the quiet night showed what can be achieved when local councils are listened to.He said the progress followed years of pressure from the council and residents, thanking the Malta Police Force and Malta Tourism Authority officials for their continued enforcement efforts. Galea Pace stressed that accountability will be crucial to ensuring the improvement is not just a one-off, adding that the council remains committed to putting residents first.What do you make of this?•