Cyprus police conduct island-wide security operations

The Cyprus Police conducted intensive, island-wide security operations across urban areas on the nights of November 14 and 15, 2026, aimed at preventing criminal activity and ensuring public order. During these patrols, officers checked hundreds of drivers and premises, resulting in multiple arrests and traffic citations.

On the night of November 14, authorities arrested 12 individuals for offenses including drug possession, illegal residency, and theft, while inspecting 575 vehicles and 52 premises. The following night, November 15, police arrested six people for offenses such as weapon possession, drug-related charges, and outstanding warrants. Traffic enforcement was a primary focus: on the 14th, police issued 236 citations, with 45 for speeding; by the 15th, citations increased to 262, with 109 related to speeding. Additionally, officers conducted over 300 alcohol tests on the second night, resulting in 24 reports, and impounded 11 vehicles to aid ongoing investigations. Three preliminary drug tests also returned positive results during the second night’s operations.

The police have stated that these targeted checks and patrols are part of a continuous, daily strategy to bolster public safety. Investigations into the various traffic and criminal violations remain ongoing as the authorities maintain their intensified presence in urban centers.