Law enforcement conducts drug and crime operations in Turkey and Cyprus

Law enforcement agencies in Turkey and Cyprus have conducted several operations targeting narcotics and various criminal activities.

In Turkey, police in Şanlıurfa seized 2.5 kilograms of synthetic drugs from two vehicles, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. In Cyprus, police operations in Çatalköy and Gazimağusa led to the arrest of five individuals following the seizure of cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids. Additionally, a Nigerian national in Nicosia was remanded in custody for seven days after being caught distributing cannabis for payments of 200 dollars.

In Cyprus, broader preventative police actions across the island resulted in seven arrests for offenses including illegal stay, driving under the influence, theft, and verbal abuse. During these patrols, authorities checked nearly 700 drivers and 213 passengers, issuing hundreds of traffic violations. Other reported incidents in Cyprus included the arrest of individuals for damaging electrical transformers and public intoxication.