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Eight arrested in overnight police operations, 96 caught speeding

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-28

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• What happened: Eight arrested in overnight police operations, 96 caught speeding Eight people were arrested during overnight police operations for car arson, illegal residence, drink driving, illegal possession of property and circulation of false documents. The police pulled over vehicles and checked 876 drivers and 216 passengers, ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Eight people were arrested during overnight police operations for car arson, illegal residence, drink driving, illegal possession of property and circulation of false documents.

The police pulled over vehicles and checked 876 drivers and 216 passengers, resulting in 387 reports for various traffic offences, including 96 for speeding, 13 for drink driving and four for using drugs. Seven vehicles were impounded.

Furthermore, the police raided 38 premises and filed one report.

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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