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Hundreds of Police Checks in One Night, Five Arrests Made

Published January 10, 2026, 08:25

Police conducted extensive preventative operations across Cyprus throughout the previous night, focusing on the prevention of criminal activity and the protection of citizens. During the checks, five individuals were arrested for various offenses, including outstanding warrants for burglary and theft, causing disturbance, and driving under the influence of alcohol. Over 730 vehicles and 910 individuals were checked, while 41 premises were inspected. Violations were found in six premises, and 216 fines were issued for traffic offenses, including 38 for driving under the influence of alcohol and four positive drug tests. Ten vehicles were impounded.