The police maintained a strong presence and carried out intensive operations throughout Cyprus last night, conducting organized patrols at key locations in urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order, and increasing the public’s sense of security.
These preventive policing operations resulted in the arrest of seven individuals for various offenses, including possession of untaxed tobacco products, traffic violations, and illegal possession of drugs.
During the night, 658 vehicles were stopped for inspection, and 861 drivers and passengers were checked. At the same time, 34 property searches were conducted, resulting in six complaints.
During the traffic checks, 320 citations were issued for various traffic violations, 173 of which were for speeding. A total of 227 breathalyzer tests were administered, with 22 positive results, as well as eight preliminary drug tests, with four positive results. In addition, as part of the police operations, eleven vehicles were impounded.
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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