Police arrest 17 people overnight in preventative operations across Cyprus
Police said 17 arrests were made overnight in preventative operations, with 644 vehicles stopped, 862 people checked and 405 traffic complaints recorded.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seventeen people were detained overnight in preventative police operations, authorities announced on Monday. The arrests concerned suspected theft, illegal residence, drug possession, burglary and possession of burglary tools.
Checks on vehicles, people and premises
Officers stopped 644 vehicles and checked 862 people during the operations. A further 37 premises were also inspected.
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Traffic checks led to 405 complaints, 204 of them for speeding. Twenty traffic-related cases remain under investigation, and nine vehicles were impounded.
Alcohol and drug tests
Police administered 76 alcohol tests and four preliminary drug tests. Two of the drug tests returned positive results.
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