Cyprus police conduct nationwide crime prevention patrols

Over the course of three nights between November 6 and November 8, 2026, the Cyprus Police conducted a series of organized nationwide operations aimed at preventing criminal activity, ensuring public order, and increasing the public's sense of security. The efforts involved intensified patrols in key urban areas, inspections of premises, and comprehensive traffic monitoring.

The scale of police activity fluctuated across these dates. On November 6, authorities reported 12 arrests, 32 premises checks, and 261 traffic citations. By the following day, reports indicated four arrests, 44 premises checks, and 276 traffic citations, with 102 related to speeding. Operations on November 8 resulted in seven arrests for offenses such as possession of illegal tobacco and narcotics, alongside 34 premises checks and 320 traffic citations, of which 173 involved speeding. Across the operations, police performed hundreds of alcohol and drug tests, resulting in various positive detections and the seizure of a total of 25 vehicles over the three-day period.

The police stated that these operations are part of an ongoing initiative to combat delinquency. Authorities intend to continue these proactive policing measures across the Republic to maintain order and enforce traffic regulations.