Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested three people during overnight preventive operations carried out across Cyprus, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests were linked to offences including possession of burglary tools, illegal stay in Cyprus and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Checks and inspections
According to a police statement, officers stopped and checked 576 drivers and 179 passengers during the operations. Police also inspected 35 premises as part of efforts to tackle criminal activity, resulting in five reports of offences.
Traffic enforcement
During traffic checks, police issued 262 fines for various traffic violations and opened seven cases involving alleged traffic offences. Speeding was the most frequently recorded violation, with 87 drivers reported for exceeding the speed limit.
Alcohol tests and impoundments
Police also impounded 14 vehicles during the operations. In addition, officers carried out 118 alcohol tests, which resulted in 12 drivers being reported for drink-driving offences.