Police arrest 19 in nationwide overnight operations

Local Crimedomestic violencedrugspolice Police arrest 19 in nationwide overnight operations Astinomia 3 Relevant News Police arrest 19 in nationwide overnight operations 19 July 2026 Temperatures to reach 41C as isolated mountain storms remain possible 19 July 2026 Minister intervenes to clear illegal caravan occupation at Larnaca public beach 18 July 2026 newsroom 19 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Police arrested 19 people during coordinated overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and increasing public safety. Organised patrols were carried out at key locations in urban areas. Those arrested are suspected of offences including domestic violence, housebreaking, unlawful possession of property, drug possession, possession of an offensive weapon, residing illegally in the Republic and traffic violations. Officers stopped 620 vehicles and checked 848 occupants during the operations. Police also inspected 50 premises as part of efforts to combat unlawful activity, resulting in nine reports. Traffic checks led to 252 reports for various offences, while police opened investigations into a further 19 suspected traffic violations. Seventeen vehicles were impounded. Of the traffic reports, 105 involved speeding and 25 involved driving under the influence of alcohol. Five suspected drug-driving cases were also recorded following preliminary drug tests. Police carried out 420 breathalyser tests and seven drug tests on drivers. Police said the daily operations to prevent and combat crime would continue through an increased presence, targeted checks and immediate operational action to protect the public and maintain public order. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Temperatures to reach 41C as isolated mountain storms remain possible Minister intervenes to clear illegal caravan occupation at Larnaca public beach Fourth suspect arrested under international operation over alleged Hamas plot in Larnaca Russian strike hits foreign vessel at Odesa port, leaving one dead and multiple injured Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian retail warehouse and Moscow-area oil refinery, leaving seven dead Police seize over 1,400 laughing gas canisters in coordinated raids on Ayia Napa nightclubs Police arrest 29-year-old suspect over series of copper cable thefts in Nicosia district Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.