The police maintained a strong presence and carried out intensive operations throughout Cyprus last night, with organized patrols conducted at key locations in urban areas, aimed at preventing serious criminal acts, maintaining public order, and enhancing the public’s sense of security.

As a result of these preventive policing operations, six individuals were arrested for various offenses, including, among others, illegal possession of drugs, domestic violence, and illegal residence in the Republic.

As part of these operations, 358 vehicles were stopped for inspection overnight, and 440 individuals traveling in them were checked. At the same time, 46 property inspections were carried out to address illegal activities, resulting in three complaints.

During the traffic checks that were carried out, 234 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and 19 cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation. As part of the police investigations, 13 vehicles were impounded.

Of the complaints filed for traffic violations, 38 concerned speeding, and five (5) concerned driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, two (2) cases of driving under the influence of drugs were identified following preliminary drug tests. A total of 58 vehicle drivers were tested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while five (5) drivers were tested for driving under the influence of drugs.

Law enforcement operations, aimed at crime prevention and suppression, continue daily, with an increased police presence, targeted checks, and immediate operational action, with the aim of protecting citizens and ensuring public order.