Police arrest 11 in overnight checks, record 337 traffic complaints
Nationwide patrols targeting crime and traffic offences included checks on 504 vehicles and 641 people.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 11 people and recorded 337 traffic complaints during nationwide checks overnight, police said on Friday. The patrols targeted crime and traffic offences.
Arrests and patrols
The arrests involved offences including burglary, illegal possession of property, assault, illegal stay in the Republic and traffic violations.
During organised patrols in urban areas, officers stopped 504 vehicles and checked 641 people. They also inspected 37 premises as part of efforts to tackle delinquency, resulting in one complaint.
Traffic checks
Of the 337 traffic complaints, 120 involved speeding. Four drivers were reported for driving under the influence of alcohol, while two cases involved drugs. Officers carried out 124 alcohol tests and four drug tests.
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