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Police conduct nationwide security operations and traffic enforcement in Cyprus

The Cyprus Police carried out organized overnight operations across the country to prevent crime and ensure public order. Reports regarding the total number of arrests vary, with one source citing 15 detentions, while others confirm 5 arrests for offences including drug possession, traffic violations, and illegal residence. Officers stopped 698 vehicles and checked 985 individuals. Traffic enforcement resulted in 301 citations, with 90 cases of speeding. Breathalyser testing identified 37 positive cases out of 460 checks, while 5 out of 11 preliminary drug tests returned positive. Police also inspected 55 premises, resulting in 9 reports and the impounding of 26 vehicles. Additionally, a separate operation in the Famagusta district resulted in 3 arrests for illegal employment and drug possession.

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