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19 arrested, 109 caught speeding during police operations

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-05

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• What happened: 19 arrested, 109 caught speeding during police operations Nineteen people were arrested for various offences, such as illegal possession of drugs and drink driving, while 312 were reported for traffic offences during overnight police operations. The police pulled over 532 vehicles and checked 682 drivers and passengers... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Nineteen people were arrested for various offences, such as illegal possession of drugs and drink driving, while 312 were reported for traffic offences during overnight police operations.

The police pulled over 532 vehicles and checked 682 drivers and passengers, resulting in 312 reports being filed, including 109 for speeding, five for drink driving and seven for use of drugs. Seventeen vehicles were impounded.

The police also raided 46 establishments and filed three reports.

Rebekah is a heavily tattooed biker, award-winning journalist, who has travelled extensively and reads and writes poetry. In the media for over 30 years, she has worked in Nicosia and Athens, and is now at the Cyprus Mail

Source: Cyprus Mail
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