Police arrest 12 during overnight operations across Cyprus
Police checked 815 vehicles and 1,052 occupants during the operations, which also led to 362 traffic citations and 10 vehicles being impounded.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 12 people for offences including assault, carrying a knife and drink driving during overnight operations across Cyprus.
Police checks
According to a police statement, officers stopped 815 vehicles and checked 1,052 people travelling in them. Police also checked 57 establishments as part of efforts to tackle unlawful activity, recording 13 violations.
Traffic offences
Police issued 362 citations for various traffic offences, while a further 12 suspected traffic offences are under investigation. Ten vehicles were impounded.
Of the traffic citations, 128 concerned speeding and 23 drink driving. Police also recorded one case of driving under the influence of drugs. Officers carried out 307 alcohol tests and six drug tests on drivers.
This news item was generated automatically by Cyprus Inform from publicly available materials. Report an error →