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Police Arrest 8 and Issue 351 Citations During Sunday Night Checks

Published March 23, 2026, 07:24
Police Arrest 8 and Issue 351 Citations During Sunday Night Checks

Police arrested eight individuals and issued 351 citations during island-wide checks conducted Sunday night through organized patrols in key urban areas. The arrests relate to offenses such as illegal possession of drugs, illegal possession of property, driving under the influence of alcohol, and outstanding court warrants. During the checks, 566 vehicles were stopped and 688 people were inspected. The 351 citations concerned various traffic violations, while 20 traffic violation cases are under further investigation. In addition, 18 vehicles were impounded. Of the citations, 12 concerned driving under the influence of alcohol and 5 driving under the influence of drugs, following preliminary tests. A total of 142 alcohol tests and 32 drug tests were carried out. Additionally, 29 premises were checked to address crime, resulting in three citations.