Police arrest 12 in overnight operations across Cyprus
Police arrested 12 people on Saturday night during island-wide operations, checking 724 vehicles, 924 people and 76 premises.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 12 people across the island on Saturday night as overnight operations targeting serious and organised crime in urban areas continued. Offences included illegal stay in the Republic, illegal possession of drugs, drunk driving and acting drunk.
Vehicle and premises checks
Police stopped 724 vehicles and checked 924 people travelling in them. They also checked 76 premises, resulting in 13 charges.
Checks on drivers resulted in 319 charges, including 113 for speeding. Police confiscated 26 vehicles.
Alcohol and drug testing
Police carried out 385 alcohol tests, of which 34 were positive. All three drug tests conducted were negative.
Police said their daily efforts to combat crime were continuing, with an increased public presence aimed at making people feel safe.
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