There was a strong police presence and activity 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.
These preventive policing operations resulted in the arrest of six individuals for various offenses, including illegal possession of drugs and illegal presence in the territory of the Republic.
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As part of these operations, 472 vehicles were stopped for inspection overnight, and 583 individuals traveling in them were checked. At the same time, 33 property inspections were conducted to address violations, resulting in one complaint.
During the traffic checks that were carried out, 294 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and 15 cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation. As part of the police investigations, eleven vehicles were impounded.
Of the reports filed for traffic violations, 67 concerned speeding. One report was filed for driving under the influence of alcohol, and one case of driving under the influence of drugs was identified. A total of 148 drivers were tested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while nine drivers were tested for driving under the influence of drugs.
Law enforcement operations, aimed at preventing and suppressing crime, continue daily, with an increased police presence, targeted checks, and immediate operational action, with the aim of protecting citizens and ensuring public order.
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