Eleven arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police reported 11 arrests during overnight operations across Cyprus, alongside checks on drivers, passengers and premises.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Monday that overnight operations throughout Cyprus had resulted in 11 arrests. The operations targeted crime, breaches of traffic rules and public order offences.
Arrests and premises checks
Police said the arrests concerned offences including unlawful residence, possession of duty-free tobacco, suspected stolen property, theft, possession of drugs and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Officers checked 134 passengers and 533 drivers, according to police. Inspections covering 41 premises generated five complaints.
Traffic enforcement
Police reported 350 complaints arising from traffic checks, with speeding accounting for 216. Officers also investigated seven other traffic violations and impounded six vehicles in connection with their inquiries.
Of 281 tests for alcohol, seven resulted in complaints, police said. A preliminary test for drugs produced one positive result.
Police said preventive operations would take place daily.
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