Police arrested 11 people during overnight operations across Cyprus, as officers carried out organised patrols and hundreds of checks in urban areas.
According to police, the operations were aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and increasing public safety.
The 11 arrests involved a range of alleged offences, including illegal stay in the Republic of Cyprus, illegal entry, theft, illegal possession of drugs, unlawful possession of property and drink-driving.
During the operations, officers stopped and checked 696 drivers and 161 passengers.
Police also carried out 52 checks on premises, resulting in eight reports for alleged offences.
Traffic checks resulted in 317 reports for various offences, while another 15 suspected traffic offences are under investigation.
Of the 317 reports, 100 involved speeding, while police impounded 16 vehicles as part of their investigations.
Officers also conducted 371 breathalyser tests, resulting in 28 reports, as well as four preliminary drug-driving tests, none of which returned a positive result.
Police said operations aimed at preventing and tackling crime would continue daily, with an increased police presence, targeted checks and operational action aimed at protecting the public and maintaining public order.
