Cyprus police conduct string of weekend operations to combat crime

Between November 7 and November 10, 2026, the Cyprus Police conducted a series of overnight operations across the Republic to maintain public order and address criminal activities. These nationwide efforts involved extensive vehicle checks, premise raids, and rigorous monitoring of traffic violations, resulting in a total of 17 arrests over the four-day period.

The operations were comprehensive: officers stopped over 2,260 vehicles and conducted hundreds of alcotests and drug tests. Notable findings included approximately 726 total traffic offences, with over 460 reports specifically for speeding. Throughout the period, 28 vehicles were impounded. Specific criminal charges varied from night to night, including theft, illegal residency, possession of illicit cigarettes, and drug-related offences. On the final two nights, police also executed raids on 60 different premises, leading to five additional reports.

These intensive enforcement measures follow an ongoing police strategy aimed at curbing serious crime and enhancing road safety. Police authorities have officially confirmed that these proactive operations will continue on a daily basis to ensure the ongoing security of the public. No further court appearances or specific case developments were reported beyond the immediate charges filed during these patrols.