There was a strong police presence and activity last night throughout Cyprus, 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.

As a result of these preventive policing operations, 19 individuals were arrested for various offenses, including, among others, illegal possession of drugs, theft, assault, public intoxication, and causing a disturbance in a public place, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol.

As part of these operations, 606 vehicles were stopped for inspection overnight, and 858 individuals traveling in them were checked. At the same time, 46 premises were inspected to address violations, resulting in seven complaints.

During the traffic checks that were carried out, 293 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and 24 cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation. As part of the police investigations, 17 vehicles were impounded.

Of the complaints filed for traffic violations, 112 involved speeding and 24 involved driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, one case of driving under the influence of drugs was identified following preliminary drug tests. A total of 352 drivers were tested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 10 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.