Cyprus police arrest 17 during overnight patrols and checks
Police reported 17 arrests across Cyprus on Wednesday night, with checks on drivers, passengers and premises also identifying 195 traffic violations.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that overnight operations across Cyprus on Wednesday led to 17 arrests for a range of offences. The operations included coordinated urban patrols at key locations, traffic checks and inspections of premises.
Offences linked to arrests
According to police, the arrests concerned illegal assembly, brawling, unlawful residency, possession of drugs, failure to attend court and driving while under the influence.
Traffic checks and premises inspections
Police said officers checked 363 drivers and 100 passengers, while inspections covering 21 premises led to one complaint being filed.
The traffic checks identified 195 violations, of which 31 involved speeding. Officers also investigated seven cases involving traffic offences and seized four vehicles, police reported.
Police said 85 alcohol tests identified three violations. A single preliminary test for drugs produced a positive result.
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