Cyprus Police conduct widespread patrols and arrests

The Cyprus Police conducted widespread organized patrols across urban areas to prevent crime and ensure public order. These preventive operations resulted in several arrests for various offenses, including drug possession, illegal stay in the Republic, theft, driving under the influence of alcohol, and violations of security guard license terms.

During the operations, police intercepted and checked a large number of vehicles and individuals. Traffic inspections led to hundreds of citations for various violations, most notably speeding. Additionally, alcohol and drug tests were performed on drivers, resulting in multiple citations and positive drug test results. Authorities stated that these targeted operations will continue daily to maintain public safety and security.