Two drivers arrested for drink-driving in Larnaca and Nicosia
Two men stopped early on Sunday had blood alcohol readings above the legal limit and are due to appear in court on Monday morning.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two drivers were stopped and arrested for drink-driving in Larnaca and Nicosia in the early hours of Sunday. Both were released and are due to appear in court on Monday morning.
Driver stopped in Alethriko
Police carrying out checks stopped a car travelling on Anexartisias Avenue in Alethriko, in the Larnaca area. The driver’s blood alcohol reading was 131µg, compared with the legal limit of 22µg.
Second arrest in Nicosia
In Nicosia, police stopped a car driven by a 24-year-old on Spyros Kyprianou Street. His blood alcohol level was recorded as 79µg.
The 24-year-old was also arrested for refusing to take a blood alcohol test and will face an additional charge over that refusal during his court appearance.
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