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, ensuring public order, and increasing the public’s sense of security.

These preventive police operations resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals for offenses such as illegal possession of drugs, illegal stay in the Republic of Cyprus, begging, and others.

As part of these operations, 728 drivers and 305 passengers were stopped and checked overnight. At the same time, 64 property inspections were carried out to address illegal activities, resulting in nine complaints.

During the traffic checks that were carried out, 227 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and 13 cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation.

Among the citations issued, 105 were for drivers exceeding the speed limit, and 15 vehicles were impounded as part of police investigations.

A total of 314 breathalyzer tests were conducted, resulting in 19 citations, while two drivers tested positive in preliminary drug tests.

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