*Police Press Release
Police presence and activity were intense last night throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols conducted at key locations in urban areas, aimed at preventing serious criminal acts, to ensure public order, and to increase the public’s sense of security.
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As a result of these preventive police operations, seven individuals were arrested for various offenses, including illegal residence in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and traffic violations.
As part of these operations, 550 vehicles were stopped for inspection overnight, and 710 individuals traveling in them were checked. At the same time, inspections were carried out at 35 premises to address illegal activities, resulting in 4 complaints.
During the traffic checks that were carried out, 395 citations were issued for various traffic violations, and 11 cases of traffic violations are currently under investigation.
Of the citations issued, 196 were for speeding, and as part of police investigations, 10 vehicles were impounded.
A total of 237 breathalyzer tests were conducted, resulting in 3 citations, as well as 2 preliminary drug tests, one of which was positive.
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.
