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 increasing the public’s sense of security.
These preventive policing operations resulted in the arrest of four individuals for offenses such as theft, illegal residence in the Republic, driving under the influence of alcohol, and other traffic violations.
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As part of these operations, 613 vehicles were stopped for inspection overnight, and 856 individuals traveling in them were checked. At the same time, 44 premises inspections were conducted to address illegal activities, resulting in four complaints.
During the traffic checks, 276 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and seven cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation. As part of the police investigations, eight vehicles were impounded.
Of the complaints filed for traffic violations, 102 concerned speeding. For driving under the influence of alcohol, 176 vehicle drivers were tested, resulting in 18 citations. The traffic checks conducted did not result in any cases of 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.
