SBA police arrest 27 people in summer operations across British bases
SBA police issued 158 traffic penalties and cautions, investigated 17 serious cases and made 27 arrests during a week of summer operations.
Dhekelia, Cyprus. British Sovereign Base Area police arrested 27 people for various offences over the past week during ongoing summer operations across the eastern and western SBAs.
Coordinated operations
Police said the coordinated operations were intended to prevent and detect crime, improve road safety and maintain public order during the busy summer period.
A total of 158 fixed penalty notices and written cautions were issued for traffic offences. A further 17 cases involving more serious violations are under investigation.
Officers conducted 73 breathalyser tests, with seven people testing positive.
Beach patrols and safety advice
The operations involved the SBA police marine unit, which recently acquired new jet skis to patrol beaches within the bases.
Dhekelia temporary superintendent Marcos Petrou said the operations would continue throughout the week as the island enters the peak August holiday period.
“Officers and specialist units will be focusing on the periods and locations where their presence can have the greatest impact on public safety,” he said.
Petrou urged beachgoers to take precautions against theft as more people are expected to visit the coast over the weekend.
“Don’t give thieves an easy opportunity. Keep valuables out of sight, lock your vehicles, and never leave personal belongings unattended on the beach,” he said.
Akrotiri temporary superintendent Melina Papagregoriou also urged people travelling during the August holiday period to secure their homes and belongings.
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