SBA police make 30 arrests during summer operations
SBA police reported 30 arrests in a week of summer operations, including drug-related driving offences and seizures in Akrotiri, Episkopi and Dhekelia.
Akrotiri, Cyprus. SBA police reported 30 arrests during summer operations over the past week, including three for drug-related driving offences, authorities announced on Tuesday. Officers conducted 20 road safety campaigns, issuing 33 fixed penalty notices and 34 written cautions.
Road safety operations
Police said the operations included targeted patrols and checks across the Sovereign Base Areas.
In Akrotiri on Sunday, a driver tested positive for cocaine and opium and was also found to be over the legal alcohol limit. Police seized a small quantity of suspected cocaine, while the passenger was arrested after cannabis and drug paraphernalia were found.
Arrests in Episkopi and Dhekelia
In Episkopi, officers arrested three people after a driver tested positive for methamphetamines and cannabis. A search also found cannabis, drug paraphernalia and a knife.
In Dhekelia, another driver was stopped for dangerous driving and tested positive for cannabis, which was also found in his possession.
Police said targeted patrols and checks would continue as the summer operations conclude.
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