Cyprus Police deployed forces across urban areas overnight, conducting reinforced operations with the stated goal of preventing serious crimes and ensuring public order.
These operations culminated in the arrest of 11 individuals across the island, though the specific charges indicate a focus on low-level and routine offences rather than serious crime prevention.
In the Limassol District, six arrests were made, covering possession of offensive weapons (a knife and knuckle-duster), one burglary, possession of a forged banknote, illegal residency, and possession of narcotic substances. Police also detained six cars and two motorcycles in relation to minor traffic violations. In the Paphos District, three arrests were carried out for illegal entry into the Republic, knife possession, intoxication, and causing a disturbance. One car was detained for traffic violation investigations. In the Nicosia and Famagusta Districts, two further arrests involved possession of tools used for burglary, illegal possession of property, and possession of narcotic substances.
High-Risk Driving Violations Underscore Road Danger
Alongside the arrests, police conducted extensive checks on a number of premises.
Focusing heavily on the road network, officers performed over 900 checks, resulting in 120 traffic complaints. The results highlighted widespread public endangerment, as 55 of these complaints concerned driving under the influence of alcohol, while seven drivers tested positive for narcotics. These figures mean that the enhanced police presence primarily intercepted common, high-risk traffic violations, with drunk driving accounting for nearly half (46 per cent) of all recorded complaints.
The police reported that these operations form part of a broad, ongoing plan featuring increased presence and targeted checks, aimed at preventing crime and strengthening the sense of public safety.