Police arrest eight people during nationwide overnight crime prevention operations

Local Crimedrugspolice Police arrest eight people during nationwide overnight crime prevention operations Astinomia 1 1024x683 Relevant News Police arrest eight people during nationwide overnight crime prevention operations 30 August 2026 Christodoulides–Erhürman talks expose deep divide over confidence-building measures 30 August 2026 Cyprus power outages: How a communication failure and a fault in the north triggered system protections 30 August 2026 newsroom 30 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Police arrested eight people during targeted preventive operations carried out overnight across Cyprus, aimed at preventing criminal activity, maintaining public order and strengthening citizens’ sense of security. According to police, the arrests involved various offences, including burglary, possession of burglary tools, possession of drugs, illegal stay in the Republic and driving under the influence of alcohol. During the operations, officers checked 695 vehicles and 916 people and inspected 58 premises, resulting in six complaints for violations. As part of traffic enforcement checks, police issued 340 traffic violation complaints, while 12 cases involving traffic offences remain under investigation. Police also detained 22 vehicles. Of the traffic offences recorded, 83 involved speeding, while 29 complaints concerned driving under the influence of alcohol. A total of 336 alcohol tests were carried out on drivers, leading to the relevant complaints. Police also conducted eight preliminary drug tests, resulting in two cases involving driving under the influence of drugs. Police said crime prevention and suppression operations will continue on a daily basis, with an increased presence, targeted checks and immediate operational action to protect citizens and safeguard public order. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Christodoulides–Erhürman talks expose deep divide over confidence-building measures Cyprus power outages: How a communication failure and a fault in the north triggered system protections Dionysis Tsirigotis: Turkey is expanding its geopolitical footprint, creating new realities for Cyprus Deadly summer storm leaves one dead, injuries and widespread damage across Cyprus Sunny weather ahead as temperatures set to rise above seasonal average Limassol businessman, rally driver Dimi Mavropoulos dies in boat disaster off Cape Greco One dead, five rescued in Cape Greco search and rescue operation Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.