Eight arrested as police checks lead to 160 traffic reports
Police said eight people were arrested on Thursday night, while traffic checks produced 160 reports, including 83 for speeding.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Friday that eight people had been arrested during Thursday night for offences including robbery, burglary, illegal residence, possession of duty-free tobacco and outstanding fines.
Checks on roads and premises
According to police, officers stopped 322 drivers and checked them, along with 105 passengers. They also inspected 28 premises.
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RelatedEight arrested in overnight police operations across CyprusThe traffic checks generated 160 reports covering various violations, with speeding accounting for 83. Police said six further traffic-related cases remained under investigation and two vehicles had been impounded.
Alcohol and drug testing
Officers administered 124 alcohol tests, which led to six reports, police said. They also conducted two preliminary tests for drugs, with one returning a positive result.
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