Police arrested five people overnight for offences including illegal possession of drugs, illegal possession of property and illegal stay in the Republic of Cyprus, among other charges, police said.
The arrests came as police carried out organised patrols across key locations in urban areas islandwide overnight, aiming to prevent serious criminal activity, safeguard public order and boost the public’s sense of security, police said.
During the operations, police stopped and checked 449 drivers and 106 passengers. They also carried out 41 checks on premises to tackle offending behaviour, resulting in two reports, police said.
Traffic checks led to 300 citations for various road traffic violations, while a further 12 cases remain under investigation for traffic offences, police said.
Among the citations, 101 were issued to drivers for speeding, while police impounded seven vehicles during their checks. Officers carried out 80 alcohol tests with no citations resulting, while one driver tested positive in a preliminary drug test, police said.
