Six arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police checked drivers, passengers and buildings overnight, making six arrests and issuing 309 traffic citations.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested six people during overnight operations, the force said on Wednesday. Officers checked 456 drivers and 130 passengers and inspected 53 buildings.
Arrests and traffic checks
One man was arrested after being caught driving at 107 kilometres per hour on a road with a 50 km/h speed limit.
Other arrests followed identity checks which found that individuals had failed to appear in court or were living in Cyprus without the required residence documents. One person was also arrested for possessing an offensive weapon.
Police recorded 93 speeding offences among 309 citations issued for minor traffic violations. Officers conducted 123 alcohol tests, with two motorists found to have been driving above the legal limit.
One motorist was also found to be driving under the influence of drugs.
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