Eight arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested eight people on suspicion of offences including car arson and drink driving, while checks on 876 drivers led to 387 traffic reports.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight people were detained during police operations carried out overnight, on suspicion of offences ranging from car arson to illegal residence. Other grounds for arrest were drink driving, illegal possession of property and circulating false documents.
Traffic checks
Officers stopped vehicles and inspected 876 drivers and 216 passengers. The checks led to 387 reports for a range of traffic violations, among them 96 for speeding, 13 for drink driving and four for drug use. Seven vehicles were impounded.
Premises searches
In addition, police carried out raids on 38 premises and filed one report.
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