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10 Arrested for Illegal Stay, Alcohol and Traffic Violations

Published January 7, 2026, 06:17
10 Arrested for Illegal Stay, Alcohol and Traffic Violations

Targeted preventative operations by the Police continued throughout the night, with increased presence in key urban areas, aiming to prevent serious criminal activity, protect citizens and maintain public order. During these operations, the Police arrested ten people for various offenses, as follows: four for illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, two for domestic violence, one for failure to appear in court, two for possession of burglary tools, and one for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a road accident (damage only). During the night, 397 vehicles were stopped and 97 people were checked. 30 premises were also checked, to prevent and suppress illegal activities. The traffic checks resulted in 147 reports for various traffic violations, eight of which concerned driving under the influence of alcohol. A total of 19 vehicles were impounded. These operations are part of a broad, ongoing and enhanced preventative plan by the Police, with increased police presence, targeted checks and immediate operational action in all provinces, in order to prevent crime and enhance citizens' sense of security.