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Police conduct wide-scale crime prevention operations across Cyprus

Cypriot police carried out nationwide overnight operations aimed at crime prevention and public order. Reports from different sources conflict on the total figures, with one set citing six arrests and another citing two arrests. In the first set, officers inspected 424 vehicles and 540 individuals, leading to 226 traffic reports and 34 inspections of premises. In the alternative report, police checked 589 vehicles and 794 individuals, resulting in 317 traffic violations and 41 premises inspections. Traffic-related issues included speeding, alcohol consumption, and drug use. Specifically, authorities impounded between five and eight vehicles during the operations. The police stated that these patrols are part of daily efforts to maintain safety through an increased street presence. All identified suspects face charges related to illegal stays, drug possession, stolen vehicles, intoxication, and public disturbances.

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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