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Cyprus police conduct nationwide enforcement operations and crackdown on illegal employment

The Cyprus Police conducted extensive, nationwide operations aimed at preventing criminal activity and ensuring public order. During a night of intensified patrols, officers checked 1,084 drivers, 297 passengers, and 36 establishments. These efforts resulted in 13 arrests for various offenses, including illegal employment, impersonation, arson, and outstanding court warrants. Authorities issued 816 traffic citations, notably 208 for speeding and 109 for mobile phone use while driving. Additionally, 173 alcohol tests were conducted with 11 reports, and two drug tests returned positive results, leading to the impounding of nine vehicles. In a separate operation in Larnaca, immigration services and labor inspectors arrested 34 individuals for illegal employment at a construction site. Eight employers were issued out-of-court fines for hiring undeclared workers, as part of a strategy to combat illegal labor and reduce migration flows.

Original Sources

Illegal employment crackdown in Larnaca, 34 arrests
Sigmalive English · 18 June 2026, 09:46
Police arrest 10 in overnight operations across Cyprus
en.philenews.com · 17 June 2026, 09:27
Seven arrested in overnight police operations
Cyprus Mail · 2 June 2026, 11:36
Four arrested in overnight police operations
Cyprus Mail · 31 May 2026, 10:57
Eight arrested in islandwide police operations
Cyprus Mail · 28 May 2026, 10:00