Six arrested in nationwide police operations across Cyprus on Wednesday night
Police arrested six people on Wednesday night, stopped 381 vehicles, inspected 35 premises and filed 246 traffic complaints, including 134 for speeding and five for drink driving.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Six people were taken into custody on Wednesday night during police operations carried out across the country. Officers also checked hundreds of vehicles and dozens of premises.
Arrests and offences
The arrests were linked to a range of offences: theft, unlawful possession of property, illegal employment, working as a private security guard without a licence, and unlawful possession of duty-free tobacco products. Some of those detained were also wanted under outstanding court warrants.
Vehicle and premises checks
Police stopped 381 vehicles during the operations and checked 487 drivers and passengers. Inspections were also conducted at 35 premises.
Traffic violations
The road checks led to 246 complaints for different traffic offences, and 13 vehicles were impounded. Speeding accounted for 134 of the complaints, while five were filed against drivers suspected of drink driving.
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