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Cyprus police conduct province-wide enforcement operations

On June 6 and 7, 2026, the Cyprus Police carried out widespread preventative operations across the country to maintain public order and security. On June 6, police arrested seven individuals for offenses including illegal residence and vehicle theft, performed 438 alcohol tests with 31 positive results, and issued 253 traffic violation reports, 64 of which were for speeding. On June 7, a separate operation resulted in 12 arrests for crimes such as drug possession, brawling, and carrying knives. During the latter operation, authorities checked 559 vehicles and 753 people, finding 14 positive alcohol results out of 147 tests and five positive drug tests out of nine conducted. Additionally, 12 vehicles were impounded on June 7, compared to nine the previous night. Police also reported 16 violations following checks of 56 establishments during the second operation. Separately, police have mapped 48 dangerous road sections across the island based on data from 2023-2025 to improve road safety.

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Cyprus Mail · 2 June 2026, 11:36
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