Night-time police operations in Cyprus: 10 arrests and 363 traffic offences
Ten people were arrested and 363 drivers were reported during a single night as part of organised police operations across Cyprus.
Ten arrests and hundreds of traffic violations in one night
Ten people were taken into custody during the night in police operations that covered the whole of Cyprus, according to Philenews. The arrests concern offences of vehicle theft, handling stolen goods, theft and traffic violations.
Organised patrols were conducted at key locations in urban areas with the aim of preventing serious criminal activity and ensuring public order. During the night, 596 vehicles were stopped and 901 people were checked. In addition, 47 inspections of premises resulted in seven reports.
In traffic control checks, a total of 363 reports were recorded for various violations, of which 157 concerned speeding. Eight vehicles were also seized, whilst ten traffic violation cases were identified for investigation.
From 233 alcohol tests that were carried out, 15 reports resulted. Five preliminary drug tests revealed two positive results.
Source: Philenews