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Eight Arrests and 351 Citations Issued During Police Checks

Published March 23, 2026, 07:03
Eight Arrests and 351 Citations Issued During Police Checks

The Cyprus Police conducted island-wide checks last night, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals for various offenses, including illegal possession of drugs and property, driving under the influence of alcohol, and outstanding court warrants. During the checks, which involved stopping 566 vehicles and examining 688 occupants, 351 traffic violations were recorded and 20 cases are under investigation. Specifically, 12 citations were issued for driving under the influence of alcohol and 5 for driving under the influence of drugs, following preliminary tests. Additionally, 29 premises were checked, resulting in 3 citations. A total of 18 vehicles were impounded as part of the police investigations.