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Police conduct countrywide anti-crime operations

Cypriot police conducted coordinated, countrywide overnight operations aimed at maintaining public order and preventing serious crime. Reports from various sources differ on the scope of the operations, with some citing 19 arrests and others 10. The 19-arrest reports recorded 620 vehicle checks, 252 traffic violations, and 17 impounded vehicles, while the 10-arrest accounts documented 684 vehicle checks, 370 traffic violations, and 18 impounded vehicles. Traffic offenses included speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and drug-related incidents. Premises were also inspected for unlawful activity, resulting in between six and nine reports depending on the source. Additionally, a separate case regarding a gang-related fight in Xylofagou led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Syrian national, bringing the total number of detainees in that specific investigation to six. Police stated that these preventive operations will continue regularly to ensure public safety. Investigations into the various traffic and criminal cases remain ongoing.

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Police arrest 19 in nationwide overnight operations
en.philenews.com · 19 July 2026, 07:42
47 arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal employment
Famagusta Gazette · 17 July 2026, 16:46
47 arrested in illegal employment crackdown
Cyprus Mail · 17 July 2026, 10:52
Police arrest 47 in illegal employment crackdown
en.philenews.com · 17 July 2026, 08:16
Violent brawl in Xylophagou, two arrested
Famagusta Gazette · 17 July 2026, 07:08
Police arrest two more suspects over Xylophagou brawl
en.philenews.com · 16 July 2026, 08:18
Nine arrested in Cyprus-wide police crackdown
Cyprus Mail · 15 July 2026, 10:36
Two more arrested over Xylofagou brawl
Cyprus Mail · 14 July 2026, 11:37
Police arrest 14 people in Nicosia over illegal employment
en.philenews.com · 12 July 2026, 16:43
Police crackdown leads to 10 arrests
Sigmalive English · 28 June 2026, 10:26
Nine arrested in overnight police operations
Cyprus Mail · 26 June 2026, 10:11
Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Nicosia raid
Cyprus Mail · 24 June 2026, 18:33
Fifteen arrested in overnight police checks
Cyprus Mail · 22 June 2026, 10:20
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